Manhattan Pier is a surf spot located in Los Angeles County, California. The spot provides both left and right waves. It features a sandy bottom and can be surfed at all tides. Manhattan Pier is suitable for beginners and intermediate surfers. The spot is good for beginners and accommodates various board types including beginner and softboards, shortboards, mid and retro boards, and longboards. It sometimes breaks with waves less than 50m in length. The crowd level is moderate, so it’s important to respect the locals and follow surf etiquette. Nearby spots include Manhattan Beach, Manhattan Marine St., El Porto, Hermosa Beach, and Hammerland. For optimal surfing conditions, look for southwest or west swells with a minimum height of 2 feet, and northeast or east winds. Always check your skills before paddling out to ensure the spot and conditions match your surfing level. Manhattan Pier is part of Manhattan Beach, which has a rich surfing history. The pier, built in 1920, is 928 feet long and features an octagonal Mediterranean-style building at its end housing the Roundhouse Aquarium. Surfers can often be seen riding waves below the pier. The area is popular among locals, tourists, photographers, and artists. It offers beautiful sunsets and vantage points from the shore and hillside. The pier includes the Volleyball Walk of Fame, showcasing plaques dedicated to past winners of the Manhattan Beach Open beach volleyball tournament. Remember to check the surf forecast, report, and map before your session. A webcam might be available to help you assess the current conditions at Manhattan Pier. Check out the good surf at Manhattan Pier in the next 7 days, the webcams, the full forecast report, or see the spot on the surf map.
Tides play a role in determining wave quality at many surf spots, but some locations like Manhattan Pier remain consistent regardless of tidal changes. In these spots, the depth of the water over the seabed stays relatively stable, meaning the waves break in a similar way throughout the tidal cycle. Whether it's high, medium, or low tide, the wave conditions at these spots are largely unaffected, offering consistent surf sessions at any time of day.
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There are 105 surf spots within a range of 100 km from Manhattan Pier. Use this section to find alternative spots that may be less crowded, better suited for your surfing skills, or offer a better forecast report for the next 7 days. Each spot includes detailed surf reports, forecast updates, and webcam views to help you plan. Whether you're seeking less crowded alternatives or simply exploring a region, the list of nearby surf spots is an essential tool.
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