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72nd Place

A mellow but fickle Long Beach sandbar that lights up on solid S-SW groundswell with quick lefts and playful rights over a sandy bottom. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for 72nd Place in California.

Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelIntermediate - Advanced
LocationCalifornia, US
Spot Guide

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The Wave

Works best on solid South to Southwest groundswells with light NE offshore for clean faces.

Mid-tide to dropping mid tides usually tidy the peaks but the spot is notoriously inconsistent and sometimes polluted.

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Lineup Guide

A narrow takeoff zone and nearby rocks mean awkward fall consequences and occasional localism - watch the jetty and rips at the east end of the strand.

Respect the local peak and watch for submerged hazards during lower tidal stages.

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