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Santa Ana winds, warm water through October, southern hemisphere swells, and thinner crowds — fall is the golden season for surfing in Southern California. Here is everything you need to know about the fall 2026 surf outlook in LA, plus how to keep your surfer progressing all season long.

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Fall 2026 SoCal Surf Outlook — Why Autumn Is the Best Time to Surf Los Angeles

August 18, 2026

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