Venice Pier
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There are sevral breaks near the pier: of course there's North Side and South Side, but there's a couple of sandbars on either side and a jetty on the north side that can produce some good waves.
Try to avoid parking in the lots, they are generally way overpriced and with some time you can locate a street spot that'll cost you sometimes $8 less. Park in the alleys. There are signs that say 'no parking' but they aren't enforced.
Location
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At the very end of Washington; if you can find a spot to park, just walk west.
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Sandbar |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Sandy |
| Power | Unknown |
| Frequency | Don't know |
| Normal length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
| Good day length | Long (150 to 300m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | Unknown |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | Unknown |
| Swell size | Less than 3ft - 6ft+ |
| Tide | All tides |
| Tide movement | Rising and falling tides |
Crowd
| Week | Crowded |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Ultra crowded |
Dangers
None
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Venice - Rose Avenue
0.66 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Don't know |
Ocean Park, Santa Monica
1.30 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
Venice Breakwater
1.77 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |