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Santa Monica Municipal Pier Surf Forecast

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Los Angeles County, California

Santa Monica Municipal Pier surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
15.6s
Wind
2mph
E / Gusts 4mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
0.8ft @ 16sSW
Secondary
0.5ft @ 3sSW
Tertiary
0.5ft @ 11sSSW

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Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Heavy
Best Swell
S
Best Wind
NE
Season
Fall

Santa Monica Municipal Pier offers accessible beach breaks on either side of the iconic pier, with gentle rolling waves that are perfect for learning surfers and beginners. The sandy bottom provides a forgiving learning environment, though the break is relatively small and inconsistent compared to more exposed LA County beaches. This is more of a scenic paddle-out experience than a serious surfing destination, attracting a mix of tourists, casual surfers, and families enjoying the famous pier.

Pier pilingsHeavy crowdsTouristsInconsistent waves

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Poor

Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
16s SW|Calm
Fri, Mar 27Poor

Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
12s WSW|Calm
Sat, Mar 28Poor

Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and poor conditions with calm winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
14s SSW|Calm
Sun, Mar 29Poor

Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
5s WSW|Calm
Mon, Mar 30Very Poor

A slow one — 0-1ft waves and poor conditions with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
12s SSW|Calm

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Santa Monica Municipal Pier Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Santa Monica Municipal Pier?
The current wave height at Santa Monica Municipal Pier is 1-2ft with a 15.6s swell period. Wind is E at 2mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Santa Monica Municipal Pier surf forecast?
Our Santa Monica Municipal Pier forecast uses NOAA GFS and other weather models combined with spot-specific bathymetry to calculate breaking wave heights. Short-range (1-3 day) forecasts are most reliable. Extended forecasts show general trends.