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Surf Report for Los Angeles California - Thursday - 21 May 2026
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Santa Monica Pier has hit California's ten dirtiest beaches list again — fecal bacteria at 20x the safe limit means the pier is a hard no this Memorial Day weekend. Find out which LA breaks are clean, where to head in Orange County, and the 72-hour rain rule every surfer needs to know.
Audio is available on Spreaker — see link below.
Los Angeles. The water at Santa Monica Pier right now is not safe to surf.
Here's what that means for you this Memorial Day weekend. If you're planning a session anywhere near the pier, steer clear.
The practical rule is simple. Wait seventy-two hours after any rainfall before paddling out at urban breaks.
If you want clean water in LA County, Bluff Cove in Palos Verdes is your best option right now. It's the only LA-area beach that held its honor-roll status year-round.
And if you're willing to head south, Orange County is running clean. Ninety-eight percent of OC beaches graded A or B.
Los Angeles. Surf smart this Memorial Day.
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