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Surf Report for Los Angeles California - Wednesday - 20 May 2026
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Multiple wildfires are pushing smoke across the LA coastline, making air quality the deciding factor before you paddle out today. A narrow dawn patrol window exists Tuesday morning — but Santa Ana winds return fast.
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Los Angeles. There's smoke in the air, and before you grab your board, you need to know about it.
Here's what that means at the water. If you're heading to Venice, Santa Monica, or Malibu, you could be surfing under a visible smoke plume.
Now, for those of you who are healthy and still want to get in the water, there is a window. Overnight into Tuesday, winds calmed down.
Water temperature is unaffected by the fire situation. It's stable for this time of year.
Los Angeles. The waves aren't the problem today.
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