The Surf Window

Nicholas Canyon

Los Angeles, USA

Beach breakBeginner

Protected beach at the mouth of a canyon. Gets smaller than nearby breaks, mellow and fun.

Typical Conditions

The Surf Window

Swell Window

N
OptimalW (270°)
WindowSSW–NNW (210°–330°)
Size1-4ft

Wind

Any

Tide

Any

LowMidHigh

Season

Year-round

JFMAMJJASOND

The Wave

Type

Left and right

Bottom

Sand

Shape

Rolling peelers

Length

25-80m

Skill Level

  • •Who it's for: Beginner to intermediate
  • •Why: Protected, mellow, fun waves

Hazards

  • •Few hazards
  • •Occasional rocks
  • •Can get crowded

Local Tips

  • •Good for learning
  • •Works year-round
  • •Easy parking access

Location

Map showing the location of Nicholas Canyon in Los Angeles, USA

34.1050, -118.7650