Zeros
Left point over boulders and sand at Nicholas Canyon County Beach, about a mile south of Leo Carrillo on PCH. Lines up on south and southwest swell and takes a west wrap in winter.
When it’s on
Zeros works best on a S to W swell. Light offshore from the north through northeast. Mid tide window.
Spot intel
- Parking
- County pay lot at Nicholas Canyon Beach off PCH, with restrooms at the top of the access. Overflow lands on the highway shoulder.
- Crowd
- Lighter than the named points on either side. A regular crew shows when a south is running; between pulses it stays quiet.
- Beginner-friendly?
No.
Boulder bottom, a defined takeoff zone, and sections that run fast when the swell is doing its job. The sand beaches nearby are the better classroom.
- Famous for
- Zeros. The left point at Nicholas Canyon, the quieter wave just down the coast from Leo Carrillo.
- Lineup etiquette
- Point rules. The surfer deepest on the takeoff has the wave. One wave, one rider.
Where it breaks
- Coordinates
- 34.0418, -118.9167
- Shore faces
- SW
- Region
- North LA County, California
Common questions
- What swell direction is best for Zeros?
- Zeros works best on a S to W swell.
- How big does Zeros need to be?
- Zeros is best in the 2-5ft range on a 11-18s period.
- What are the best conditions at Zeros?
- Light or offshore wind under about 8 knots, with the tide around 2-4ft.
- Where is Zeros?
- Zeros is a punchy reef peak in North LA County, California. The beach faces SW.
- Does GhostFingers forecast Zeros?
- Yes. GhostFingers grades Zeros with a six-tier verdict from swell height, period, direction, tide, and wind. iPhone, winter 2026.
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