Surfing at Venice Beach, Los Angeles, USA
Los Angeles, USA·Beach break

Surf Lessons in Venice Beach

Venice Beach is a great place to learn how to surf. The waves here are great for beginners — mellow waves and sandy bottom, making it ideal for your first time or to improve your skills.

Today's Conditions

Full forecast
Waves

Waist to chest-high

5s period

Wind

6 kph

ENE

Water Temp

17°C

Cool — full wetsuit

Surf Rating

8.0/10

Great day to surf

Surfing at Venice Beach

We don't have instructors listed at Venice Beach yet, but this spot is worth knowing about. The waves here are beginner-friendly — if you bring your own board or rent locally, it's a great place to practice.

Best tide

low, mid

Best wind

East, Northeast

Best swell

West, Southwest, Northwest

About surfing in Venice Beach

Venice Beach is a beach break located in Los Angeles, USA. It's one of the friendliest spots in the area for people learning to surf — expect mellow, forgiving waves and a sandy bottom that's easy on your feet.

Venice Beach is a beginner-friendly beach break located in Los Angeles, USA. This welcoming spot offers gentle, forgiving waves ideal for first-time surfers and those building confidence on a board. Best on West and Southwest swells with East/Northeast offshore winds, it provides a safe and enjoyable learning environment with consistent, manageable waves.

What to bring

Pack a full wetsuit — the water can be cool. Most instructors include board and wetsuit in the lesson price.

Know before you go — Venice Beach

Here's what you should know about surfing at Venice Beach — conditions, timing, and practical stuff.

The waves

Venice Beach is a beach break. The waves break gently over sand, which makes it forgiving when you fall. Perfect for first-timers.

Best conditions

  • Tide: low, mid
  • Wind: East, Northeast
  • Swell: West, Southwest, Northwest
See today's forecast

When to go

Venice Beach has surfable waves most of the year. Check the forecast to pick the best day for your visit. Right now the water is cool at 17°C.

Ready to try Venice Beach?

Whether you're a complete beginner or want to improve your technique, a local instructor makes all the difference.

Looking for surf lessons in Venice Beach, Los Angeles, USA? Surfer Worldwide helps you find local instructors who know this spot inside out. Los Angeles is a popular surf destination with consistent waves and a welcoming surf community. Check live conditions, compare instructors, and discover what to do in the area.

¿Buscas clases de surf en Venice Beach, Los Angeles, USA? En Surfer Worldwide puedes encontrar instructores locales certificados que conocen este spot mejor que nadie. Los Angeles es un destino popular para surfear con olas consistentes y una comunidad de surfistas acogedora. Consulta las condiciones en vivo, compara instructores y descubre qué hacer en la zona.