Beach and reef · California · Intermediate → Advanced
Forecast for Sunday 30 August
Intermediate : Nothing to surf today. Rest those arms.
Today's score by level (at the day's best, out of 100)
64th Place is a beach-and-reef break in Los Angeles County. California light, urban energy and a lineup to respect. Read the bottom carefully.
Look for clean swell windows, especially with southwest swell and northeast wind.
Good level required. You can stand, paddle and read a peak. When it fires, better know what you're doing.
Direct access from the beach, but mind the rocky bottom. Wetsuit + booties recommended, do not surf at low tide.
Wear an appropriate wetsuit. Scout the currents before you paddle out. Respect the locals and right-of-way. Check weather and tides.
64th Place usually works best around mid-tide. The tide shapes the sandbanks and the depth over the reef, so check the day's tide times before your session.
64th Place is rather recommended for intermediate surfers. If you're a beginner, prefer a surf school, a small swell and a suitable tide, or look for a more sheltered nearby spot.
The ideal wind at 64th Place comes broadly from North-East: it's offshore, which helps shape and hold the waves. A strong onshore wind generally degrades conditions.
Around 64th Place, you can also check conditions at Anse-Bertrand, Port-Louis School, Le Souffleur. Compare the scores, wind and swell direction before choosing where to surf.