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Venice Pier, Northside Surf Forecast

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Los Angeles County, California

Venice Pier, Northside surf spot

Current Conditions

Fair
Wave Height
2-3ft
knee to waist high
Swell Period
15.7s
Wind
2mph
SSE / Gusts 3mph
Conditions
Fair
Active Swells
Primary
0.9ft @ 3sW
Secondary
0.8ft @ 16sSW
Tertiary
0.4ft @ 11sSSW

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Spot Guide

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

Venice Pier Northside is a classic Southern California beach break that offers approachable waves along the sandy bottom near the iconic Venice Pier. This mellow, user-friendly beach break attracts plenty of learners and casual surfers, with soft, rolling waves that peel nicely when swell wraps around from southern and southwestern directions. The shallow sandy bottom and proximity to Venice Beach's vibrant boardwalk culture make it an accessible entry point for beginners, though expect plenty of company, especially during summer months.

Pier pilingsHeavy crowdsSwimmers

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Fair

Steady 2-3ft waves on offer on WSW swell at 6s — glassy conditions.

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

First light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on W swell at 8s with barely a breath of wind. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.

6am9am12pm3pm
6s W|Calm
Sat, Mar 28Poor

A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with calm winds.

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

Consistent 2-3ft surf through the day on SSW swell at 13s with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s WSW|Calm
Mon, Mar 30Poor

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

6am9am12pm3pm
12s SSW|Calm

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Venice Pier, Northside Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Venice Pier, Northside?
The current wave height at Venice Pier, Northside is 2-3ft with a 15.7s swell period. Wind is SSE at 2mph. Conditions are rated Fair.
How accurate is the Venice Pier, Northside surf forecast?
Our Venice Pier, Northside 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.