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LATIGO POINT Longboards and
mellow beginners waves orated right
at the condos at Latigo Shore Dr.
Local condo people hate trespassers
and illegal parking, so use the public
access east of the beach,
MALIBU THE fabulous. famous,
classic, miracle right point waves,
defined by three separate and unique
take-off zones. During some swells
these three zones are capable of
connecting together to produce one
of the most stimulating rides in the
world. These three points include:
1. FIRST POINT First Point is
a perfectly shaped right that sets up
splendidly over a cobblestone bot-
tom. (Sand during the winter) Be-
cause it is nestled inside the point it while. On large, clean south swells if
is often less affected by the afternoon you are fast enough you may be able
onshore wind. First Point is always
crowded, especially with a rowdy
longboard crew, if you surf here don’t
expect to get any waves to yourself
and be careful paddling out.
2. SECOND POINT A fast,
performance-oriented wave ideal
for shortboards. The waves here ere
subject to tick fluctuations and if the is a long, section right easily seen
Bond Isn’t right can close-out. It is
possible to connect through to First
Point on the right swell. Second Point
is crowded but nowhere near the
levels of First Point.
3. THIRD POINT An incred-
ibly rippable wave ideal for down
the line speed. Third Point delivers
a steep shoulder and decent barrel
section for anyone willing to hassle
for their share. If you’re not used to
severe crowds and laughable pad-
dling tactics give it a try. One good
wave to yourself makes all worth-
to connect to Second Point and First
Point and go all the way to the pier
Best Season: Summer, Fall/Direction:
S. SW, W/Size: 3’.-8’/Tide: Medium/
Wind: None, NE/ Bottom: Cobble-
stone, Sand/Rating: Advanced/bally
Surf Report: Yes.
TOPANGA The first real point at the
base of Topanga Canyon, Topanga
from Pacific Coast Highway. To-
panga breaks best on large W swells
and little wind. Extremely long rides
are possible if you are fast enough.
Overall, a winter-time delight. Also
good for longboards end beginners
when it is not too big. About 500
feet to the east right in front of the
restaurant there is a powerful right
over a dangerous rocky bottom called
CHARTHOUSE daily Surf Report/
Webcam,
SUNSET Right at Sunset Blvd., an
occasional beachbreak/point combo
that gets good during larger winter
Swells. Rock bottom.