Venice Breakwater
Sand beachbreak beside the rock breakwater at Venice Beach in the Santa Monica Bay. The breakwater blocks northwest wind and holds a sandbar on its south side.
When it’s on
Venice Breakwater works best on a SSW to W swell. Light offshore wind from the east through northeast. Mid tide window.
Spot intel
- Parking
- City beach lots off Ocean Front Walk with a posted fee. Street parking in Venice fills early.
- Crowd
- Thick and local. The breakwater peak is a tight defined takeoff.
- Beginner-friendly?
No.
A tight peak beside a rock breakwater with an established local priority hierarchy and a crowded takeoff zone. Not a beginner wave.
- Famous for
- The breakwater peak at Venice Beach, the best-known wind-protected sandbar in the Santa Monica Bay.
- Lineup etiquette
- Beachbreak priority is per-wave from the peak. Give the breakwater rocks a wide margin.
Where it breaks
- Coordinates
- 33.9850, -118.4750
- Shore faces
- WSW
- Region
- Santa Monica Bay, California
Common questions
- What swell direction is best for Venice Breakwater?
- Venice Breakwater works best on a SSW to W swell.
- How big does Venice Breakwater need to be?
- Venice Breakwater is best in the 2-6ft range on a 10-16s period.
- What are the best conditions at Venice Breakwater?
- Light or offshore wind under about 8 knots, with the tide around 1-4ft.
- Where is Venice Breakwater?
- Venice Breakwater is a breakwater sandbar peak in Santa Monica Bay, California. The beach faces WSW.
- Does GhostFingers forecast Venice Breakwater?
- Yes. GhostFingers grades Venice Breakwater with a six-tier verdict from swell height, period, direction, tide, and wind. iPhone, winter 2026.
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