Topanga Beach ( ID topanga_beach )
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Continent:
North America
Country:
California (USA)
Next Big City (Airport):
Los Angeles
Next Town:
Santa Monica
Latitude:
34.0381
Longitude:
-118.583
Type:
- Ocean
Rider Ability:
- Intermediate - Expert
Good for:
- Kitesurfing - Windsurfing - Surfing
Features:
- Toilet - Food - Parking
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Type:
- Chop - Small Wave (< 1m) - Medium Wave (1-3m)
Hazards:
- Rocks - Stakes
Quality:
- Clean
Best Tide:
No Information
There are rocks and a giant rusty steel wall right in the surf.
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Type:
- Sand
Size:
- Small
Hazards:
- Trees - Concrete - Other
Beach crowds:
- None
The launch are is small and there are trees, utility poles and houses right up against the launch area. The launch area is just upwind of where the surfers are so you absolutely have to stay upwind. There is a limited beach area just downwind of the surfers, but only for emergency landings.
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Spring:
- Normal Wetsuit
Summer:
- Normal Wetsuit
Fall:
- Normal Wetsuit
Winter:
No Information
Cold water all year round. Wetsuit always needed.
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Wind Statistic Wind Forecast Wind Report
Best Months:
No Information
Wind Type:
No Information
Best Direction:
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Main Direction:
No Information
The wind can be very steady and that makes the spot acceptable.
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Transport:
- Car
Access:
- Short Walk
West of Santa Monica along Pacific Coast Hwy.
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Rules:
- Restricted Zones - None
It's very easy to trash you gear there, not recommended for beginners. Don't get in the way of the surfers.
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