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Gusty W-NW winds through the holiday weekend will create hazardous, short period seas throughout the coastal waters - including nearshore.



Saturday, July 1st: 2-3’+ for many summer spots. Top breaks 3-4’+ .
The blend of SSW Southern Hemi that peaked Friday hangs around through the start of the long weekend. W-NW windswell is expected to build a little bit though as winds over the outer waters pick up some. This should mean a little more shape at beach breaks. Average summertime spots are expected to be running thigh-waist+ high, while better summer breaks of western North LA get up to chest-shoulder high occasionally. Light-variable winds, and clean conditions for much of the morning, followed by light+ to locally moderate W-WNW onshores in the afternoon, then an easing sea breeze for many areas in the evening.
Sunday, July 2nd: 2-3′ for many summer spots. Top breaks 3-4′
SSW Southern Hemi swell continues to slowly ease and shift more southerly in angle while the small-modest NW windswell energy gains a little more traction. Average summertime spots should be running knee-waist high, while better exposures that can pick up the combo energy could see some waist-stomach high waves. Light winds, clean conditions for much of the morning across Southern California. Wind gradually trends onshore through the morning followed by a little more moderate WNW onshores in the afternoon/evening.

Originally published on Surfline


From Santa Monica Close Up:

"More than 200 Junior Lifeguards, 15 to 17 years of age, jump off the Santa Monica Pier on Friday, July 1, 2022"



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Below is a list of professional fireworks shows at or near the local beaches, from the Los Angeles Fire Department.


Beach Club (Saturday, July 2) — 14730 Pacific Coast Highway, Santa Monica 90402, 9 p.m.


Palisades Charter High School
(July 4) — 15777 Bowdoin St, Pacific Palisades 90272, 9 p.m.
"A highlight of every Pacific Palisades Fourth of July is the Fireworks Spectacular at Palisades Charter High School. And the best place to view the thunderous show, synchronized to a soundtrack of patriotic music, is Pali High's Stadium by the Sea. Tickets are now on sale for this year's event. Get there early to lay out your blankets, enjoy a selection of tantalizing treats from over a half-dozen popular food trucks, and enjoy pre-show music from DJ Lee Dyson of Hey Mister DJ. Gates will open at 6:00 p.m., with the fireworks starting at 9:00 p.m."

Bel Air Bay Club – Barge — 16800 Pacific Coast Hwy, Pacific Palisades 9027

Marina Del Rey (Monday, July 4)
"There’s no better place in Los Angeles to see 4th of July 4th fireworks than in L.A.’s Marina. Enjoy dinner at waterfront restaurants in Marina del Rey with the best firework views. Charter a yacht for the ultimate close-up! Or head to Burton Chace Park or Fisherman’s Village for a family-friendly party atmosphere including synchronized music played over loudspeakers."



From Santa Monica Close Up:

"Hot Dog on a Stick is being painted today, Wednesday, June29, 2022. After 75 years on Ocean Front Walk, the iconic Hot Dog on a Stick was demolished and is being rebuilt. The original 440-square-foot building will be replaced with a 660-square-foot building. Hot Dog on a Stick opened in 1946."



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Be prepared for gusty W-NW winds and choppy, steep seas throughout the waters, esp. Sunday-Monday.


Filming In Venice Beach, CA 6.27.2022


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