Lunada Bay Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
WSW, W, WNW (medium to long period swells over 14sec are best)
Wind
E, NE
Surf Height
Overhead to 4x overhead
Tide
medium to high
Lunada Bay Surf Guide
L.A.'s localized, premier big-wave spot, Lunada Bay takes NW and W winter swells up to 20-feet and pitches a beautiful, walled right that takes you through a boiling, boulder-riddled lineup. With more N in the swell, a few daredevils will raise the stakes by taking off at a spot called Truck Drivers, a few hundred yards behind the main peak. Another lovely facet is the rip -- on large swells it pulls you toward the pocket and the rocks. The place really doesn't wake up until it's over six-feet.
Ability Level
Advanced
Advanced
Local Vibe
Intimidating
Historically one of the most localized spots in California. Enter at your own risk.
Crowd Factor
Mellow
Hey, how come hardly anyone's out there?
Spot Rating
Perfect
Perfection you can look at but not touch.
Shoulder Burn
Exhausting
Starts working when it's overhead and the rip takes you into the pit/rocks.
Water Quality
Fair
Relatively clean considering proximity to LA.
Hazards
Drowning, getting pushed into the rocks, walking down the trail with locals throwing rocks down on you, etc.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Gun
Access
Off Paseo Lunado and down the cliff.
Bottom
Sand
Best Season
November-February
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