Venice Pier, Northside Surf Forecast, Los Angeles County, California

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Los Angeles County, California

Venice Beach1-2ft Bay Street0-1ft Santa Monica Municipal Pier0-1ft

Current Conditions

Poor

Wave Height

1-2ft

ankle to knee high

Swell Period

14.4s

Wind

14mph

W / Gusts 23mph

Conditions

Poor

Active Swells

Primary

0.6ft @ 11sSSW

Secondary

0.5ft @ 14sSW

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Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days

Tue, Mar 311-2ft

Poor

Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm

12s SSW|2mph S

Wed, Apr 11-2ft

Poor

Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with light WNW winds.

6am9am12pm3pm

14s SW|3-5mph NW

Thu, Apr 23-4ft

Fair - Good

Consistent 3-4ft surf through the day on SW swell at 13s with gentle WSW breeze.

6am9am12pm3pm

9s WSW|3-5mph SW

Sat

4ft

Swell building Fri, Apr 3Poor

12s period — conditions are improving beyond your forecast

Forecast Charts

Venice Pier, Northside Surf Spot Guide

Break

Beach

Bottom

Sand

Level

Beginner

Crowd

Heavy

Best Swell

Best Wind

Season

Fall

Venice Pier Northside is a classic Southern California beach break that offers approachable waves along the sandy bottom near the iconic Venice Pier. This mellow, user-friendly beach break attracts plenty of learners and casual surfers, with soft, rolling waves that peel nicely when swell wraps around from southern and southwestern directions. The shallow sandy bottom and proximity to Venice Beach's vibrant boardwalk culture make it an accessible entry point for beginners, though expect plenty of company, especially during summer months.

Pier pilingsHeavy crowdsSwimmers

Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.

Venice Pier, Northside Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Venice Pier, Northside?

The current wave height at Venice Pier, Northside is 1-2ft with a 14.4s swell period. Wind is W at 14mph. Conditions are rated Poor.

How accurate is the Venice Pier, Northside surf forecast?

Our Venice Pier, Northside forecast uses NOAA GFS and other weather models combined with spot-specific bathymetry to calculate breaking wave heights. Short-range (1-3 day) forecasts are most reliable. Extended forecasts show general trends.

What is the breaking wave height at Venice Pier, Northside?

The current breaking wave height at Venice Pier, Northside is 1-2ft, produced by a 0.6ft SSW primary swell at 11s, a 0.5ft SW secondary swell at 14s. Breaking wave height is the actual rideable wave size at the shore — calculated from offshore swell data using this spot's coastal bathymetry — not the raw buoy reading.

When is the best time to surf Venice Pier, Northside?

Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Venice Pier, Northside is Thursday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 4ft waves, a 5.35s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.