County Line
North Los Angeles Surf Spots
Surf Guide
Always bigger and colder than it looks, this is the first consistently surfed spot south of Point Mugu (it's actually just north of the Los Angeles County line). County Line can be a fun hot-dog wave, while the beachbreak can get nasty and hollow at high tide. It is probably the most visible surf spot on this stretch of highway, but the indistinct lineup can be hard to figure out, and that spreads the crowd around nicely.On the north end of the beach, there's a kelpy point/cobblestone right that consistently offers the best waves. It lines up best on W and SW swells with a medium tide, though the beachbreak gets plenty of traffic during the summertime souths. There's also a hollow, rock-riddled left at the far north end.
Ability Level
All Abilities
Intermediate, although it's a favorite beginner's spot.
Local Vibe
Welcoming
Cordial.
Crowd Factor
Moderate
Close proximity to the Valley means it is rarely uncrowded, but it is still easy to get waves.
Spot Rating
Fun
Beachbreak gets fun on a combo of swells, while the kelpy point/cobblestone right offers the most shapely waves with larger SW or W swells.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
Not typically too bad but can turn into a lot of duck diving if it's solid.
Water Quality
Clean
Not great after a rain.
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
W, SW, S, SSE
Wind
NE
Surf Height
Waist high to double overhead.
Tide
Mid.