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Surfer in Venice Beach - Los Angeles, United States - Sport photography

Venice Pier

Venice Pier is an urban sandbar break with fickle peaks that light up on southwest/WSW groundswell and can deliver short, lefts and rights with some push near the pier. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Venice Pier in California.

Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelAll levels
LocationCalifornia, US
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Works best on SSW-W swells with light NE-to-E winds and mid-to-high incoming tide.

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The north jetty and shifting sandbars around the pier create fast-moving peaks and frequent closeouts - expect peeky rights near the jetty and lumpier banks down the beach.

Respect the local peak and watch for submerged hazards during lower tidal stages.

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