Dockweiler Beach
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Fun to learn cause it's not to intimidating and it's an easy paddle out, not really a great home break. The pollution can be a problem!
Atmosphere:
It's an easy wave when it's there. It's a fun place to learn if you don't mind a little grime and the constant roar of the jet engines landing and taking off. (It's in the take off and landing zone of one of the world's busiest airports) Oh, and don't mind the black sand. It is natrual and kind of cool.
It's never really ultra crowded which makes it a nice place to learn and kick back after the sun goes down.
There are a few locals/regulars they're actually pretty amiable (albeit weird) guys. They are harmless and in many occasions helpful and fun.
Additional Info:
Parking is VERY CLOSE, there's even an RV park. It's relatively easy to find...just drive on IH until you run out of land.
Location
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It's at the end of the Imperial Highway (the 105) in Playa del Rey. It's right near the airport.
(11780 W Pico Blvd Los Angeles CA)
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Don't know |
| Bottom | Sandy |
| Power | Fun |
| Frequency | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | East |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | SouthWest, South |
| Swell size | Less than 3ft - 8ft+ |
| Tide | Don't know |
| Tide movement | Don't know |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Few surfers |
Dangers
Man-made danger (buoys etc..), Pollution
Videos
None
Nearby spots
0.51 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) with sand |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
1.38 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
1.56 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) with sand |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |