What swell direction is best for County Line?

County Line works best on a S to W swell.

How big does County Line need to be?

County Line is best in the 2-5ft range on a 11-18s period.

Light or offshore wind under about 8 knots, with the tide around 2-4ft.

County Line is a mellow longboard point in North LA County, California. The beach faces SW.

Yes. GhostFingers grades County Line with a six-tier verdict from swell height, period, direction, tide, and wind. iPhone, summer 2026.

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What swell direction is best for County Line?: County Line works best on a S to W swell.
How big does County Line need to be?: County Line is best in the 2-5ft range on a 11-18s period.
What are the best conditions at County Line?: Light or offshore wind under about 8 knots, with the tide around 2-4ft.
Where is County Line?: County Line is a mellow longboard point in North LA County, California. The beach faces SW.
Does GhostFingers forecast County Line?: Yes. GhostFingers grades County Line with a six-tier verdict from swell height, period, direction, tide, and wind. iPhone, summer 2026.

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