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Surf Report for Los Angeles California - Saturday - 23 May 2026
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Los Angeles surf conditions today include a hard no-go at Santa Monica Pier after it ranked California's second most polluted beach, with post-fire runoff still affecting the coastline. Malibu is your best option this session — here's exactly why, and what to watch before you paddle out.
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Los Angeles. Stay out of the water at Santa Monica Pier.
Now. If you're still trying to get wet somewhere, let's talk about where it's actually worth going.
Malibu is your best bet right now. It's holding a little shape, the period is decent enough to give you something to work with, and it's offshore in the mornings.
One more thing worth flagging. There's a chemical emergency active down in Orange County right now.
The bigger picture here is that the coastline is carrying a lot right now. Post-fire runoff from the Palisades and Altadena fires is still working its way through the system.
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