The Surf Window

Leo Carrillo

Los Angeles, USA

Beach breakIntermediate

Scenic beach break below the state park. Rock and sand mix, good shaped waves when sandbars are right.

Typical Conditions

The Surf Window

Swell Window

N
OptimalW (270°)
WindowSSW–NNW (210°–330°)
Size2-5ft

Wind

NE

Offshore

Tide

Low to mid

LowMidHigh

Season

September-April

JFMAMJJASOND

The Wave

Type

Left and right

Bottom

Sand and rock

Shape

Peeling walls

Length

40-120m

Skill Level

  • •Who it's for: Intermediate
  • •Why: Good shape, scenic, fun crew

Hazards

  • •Rocks in the water
  • •Rip currents
  • •Beach access limits crowds

Local Tips

  • •Park at Leo Carrillo State Beach
  • •Worth the scenic drive
  • •Less crowded than Malibu area

Location

Map showing the location of Leo Carrillo in Los Angeles, USA

34.0900, -118.7450