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Spyder

3.9 — based on 16 community signals
4.4 12 especies 44 colaboradores

Spyder is a year-round surf destination in Manhattan Beach, California, offering consistent waves and accessible beachfront breaks.

⭐ Best for beginners.

updated 6 months ago
Dificultad
Principiante
Shore entryFamily-friendly

De un vistazo

Actividad
surf
Dificultad
beginner
Mejores meses
Todo el año
Vida marina
Delfín mular

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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

Open-Meteo
Viento
1.8 kn
Olas
0.86 m
Agua
22.5°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: WSW (34%)
Now: NE (45°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 1.96m

Próxima: Baja a las 23:00 (-0.25m)

+1.4 m0 m-0.6 m
▼ 23:00 · -0.25m ▲ 05:00 · +1.19m ▼ 12:00 · +0.02m ▲ 17:00 · +1.01m Ahora +1.0m
Mar 3Mié 4Jue 5Vie 6Sáb 7Dom 8Lun 9
UV5 · mod Aire PM2.525 · moderate 06:14 16:59
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
11-03 12.5 1.3 5 0mm
11-04 6.8 1.38 5 0mm
11-05 7.7 1.16 5 0mm
11-06 7.4 0.92 5 0mm
11-07 9.1 0.88 5 0mm
11-08 8.5 0.74 5 0mm
11-09 7 0.82 4 0mm

About this spot

Spyder sits in Manhattan Beach, a beachfront community in Los Angeles County, California. The spot works year-round, making it a reliable choice for surfers planning trips to Southern California. Access is straightforward—the break sits in a developed beach town with standard visitor infrastructure. The area supports a local surf community with documented species observations and video content from the break. While specifics on wave direction, bottom type, and swell patterns aren't detailed here, the year-round designation suggests variable but rideable conditions across seasons. Surfers looking for a consistent SoCal option will find Spyder convenient to Los Angeles metro. The break is not within a marine protected area, so standard California beach access rules apply. Nearby amenities and services typical of Manhattan Beach—restaurants, parking, shops—make planning trips straightforward. Check current conditions and local forecasts before heading out, as Southern California breaks respond to distant swells and local wind.

📖 Guía: Buceo en Estados Unidos: 87 Sitios desde Manantiales hasta el Océano Abierto

Mejores meses

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Vida marina

Delfín mular

Esenciales del viaje

Todo lo que necesitas antes de hacer la maleta — checklist, sol, logística.

Trip checklist

  • 🛂 Visa-free or visa-on-arrival
  • 🏄 Surfboard or rental confirmation
  • 🧴 Reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+
  • 🔌 Plug type A/B · 120V adapter
  • 💊 Seasickness meds + ear drops
  • 📱 Offline maps + emergency contact

Quick facts

  • 🌘 Moon Waning crescent · 38%
  • GPS
› Información de sostenibilidad
🌍 CO2 footprint MAD ↔ 9392km · ~2160kg · €39

Preguntas frecuentes

›What months are best for surfing Spyder?

Spyder works year-round, so timing depends on your schedule rather than seasonal closures. Check swell forecasts for your travel dates.

›What's the difficulty level and wave type at Spyder?

Specific difficulty ratings and wave characteristics for Spyder aren't documented here. Scout the break in person or check local forecast sites for current conditions.

›What marine life might I see?

The area has documented species observations. Expect typical Southern California coastal marine life. Always respect wildlife and follow local regulations.

›How do I access Spyder and are permits required?

Spyder is in Manhattan Beach, a public beachfront city in Los Angeles County. No special permits are required for beach access. Park in public lots and follow posted rules.

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Observaciones verificadas de especies marinas

252 registros · 36 especies · fuentes: OBIS, GBIF

Megaptera novaeangliae

Humpback whale
Mammalia · Balaenopteridae
OBIS
Última observación:
9 nov 2025
×2registros

Kelletia kelletii

Kellet's Whelk
Gastropoda · Austrosiphonidae
OBIS
Última observación:
30 nov 2023
×25registros
Profundidad:
3–26 m

Mesocentrotus franciscanus

Red Urchin adult
Echinoidea · Strongylocentrotidae
OBIS
Última observación:
30 nov 2023
×25registros
Profundidad:
5–24 m

Strongylocentrotus purpuratus

Purple Urchin adult
Echinoidea · Strongylocentrotidae
OBIS
Última observación:
30 nov 2023
×20registros
Profundidad:
5–17 m

Megastraea undosa

Wavy Turban Snail
Gastropoda · Turbinidae
OBIS
Última observación:
30 nov 2023
×15registros
Profundidad:
4–14 m

Megathura crenulata

Giant Key-Hole Limpet
Gastropoda · Fissurellidae
OBIS
Última observación:
30 nov 2023
×14registros
Profundidad:
4–16 m

Apostichopus parvimensis

Warty Sea Cucumber
Holothuroidea · Stichopodidae
OBIS
Última observación:
30 nov 2023
×13registros
Profundidad:
9–23 m

Centrostephanus coronatus

Coronado Urchin, Crowned Urchin
Echinoidea · Diadematidae
OBIS
Última observación:
30 nov 2023
×11registros
Profundidad:
4–15 m

Tethya californiana

Orange Puff-Ball Sponge
Demospongiae · Tethyidae
OBIS
Última observación:
30 nov 2023
×11registros
Profundidad:
4–26 m

Patiria miniata

Bat Star
Asteroidea · Asterinidae
OBIS
Última observación:
30 nov 2023
×11registros
Profundidad:
5–24 m

Panulirus interruptus

Spiny Lobster
Malacostraca · Palinuridae
OBIS
Última observación:
30 nov 2023
×8registros
Profundidad:
3–14 m

Flabellinopsis iodinea

Nudibranch
Gastropoda · Flabellinopsidae
OBIS
Última observación:
30 nov 2023
×7registros
Profundidad:
5–22 m

Datos: 187.991 observaciones de OBIS (Ocean Biodiversity Information System) y GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility). CC-BY 4.0.

See this spot in action

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SPYDER WRIGHT

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Surfcast 7.2.14 Legendary Surfer Spyder Wright on Hurricane Arthur

Tim Kelley

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wind peaks May-Jun-Aug, calmest Nov-Jan-Dec, dry Jan-Dec.

Clima mensual de 5 años

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rango p25–p75 Mediana Viento (nudos) Aire (°C)

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