Venice Pier is an urban sandbar break with fickle peaks that light up on southwest/WSW groundswell and can deliver short, lefts and rights with some push near the pier. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Venice Pier in California.
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Works best on SSW-W swells with light NE-to-E winds and mid-to-high incoming tide.
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Lineup Guide
The north jetty and shifting sandbars around the pier create fast-moving peaks and frequent closeouts - expect peeky rights near the jetty and lumpier banks down the beach.
Respect the local peak and watch for submerged hazards during lower tidal stages.
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