Venice Breakwater

Venice Breakwater is a jetty break in Venice, CA, covered by a free live cam from Swell Magnet.

About the Break

The rock jetty at Venice bends and organizes incoming swell into a punchier, more rippable wave than the open beach nearby. It handles a wide range of swell directions and draws a mix of longboarders and shortboarders throughout the year. As a jetty break, the rock structure shapes a more consistent peak than an open beach, generally suiting intermediate-to-advanced surfers comfortable surfing near hard structure.

Surf Etiquette at Jetty Breaks

Jetty breaks form where a rock structure shapes the sandbar, which usually means a more defined, consistent peak than the open beach on either side — and a more consistent crowd drawn to it as a result. Stay aware of the rocks themselves, particularly at lower tide or in close-out sets that can push you toward the structure. The standard right-of-way rules apply, and because the peak is more fixed than a shifting beach break, it’s worth spending a few minutes watching how the lineup is rotating before paddling out.

About the Cam Host

The cam is provided by Swell Magnet, an independent surf-cam network providing free real-time surf condition cameras, forecasts, and reports across Southern California and Hawaii. Watch Live Cam →

Location & Access

Venice Breakwater sits on the Pacific coast in Venice, Los Angeles County, California. See the California surf guide for the full regional picture →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Venice Breakwater surf cam free to watch? Yes — every cam in the directory is free and public, no login required.

Where exactly is the camera? At Swell Magnet in Venice, CA — see the map above.

Are there other free surf cams nearby? Yes — see Nearby Live Cams below.