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Teiki Mathieu Baillan surfing a self-made Alaya surfboard in Macaroni, Mentawaï, Indonesia. Photo by C. Naslain, 2009.
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Drain Pipes
USA, California, Ventura
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Off of PCH @ Zuma, neer Malibu inn and the Zuma Plaza. Far end of Zuma Beach (south side) DistanceTake a car WalkInstant access (< 5min) Easy to find?Easy to find Public access?Public access Special accessDon't know |
Surf Spot Characteristics
Alternative name PDS
Surf Spot Quality
Wave qualityRegional Classic
ExperienceExperienced surfers
FrequencyRegular
Wave
TypeBeach-break
DirectionRight and left
BottomSandy
PowerHollow, Fast, Powerful
Normal lengthShort (< 50m)
Good day lengthLong (150 to 300 m)
Tide, Swell and Wind
Good swell directionNorthWest, West, SouthWest
Good wind directionSouthEast, East, NorthEast
Swell sizeStarts working at 1.5m-2m /5ft-6ft and holds up to 4m+ / 12ft
Best tide positionMid and high tide
Best tide movementRising and falling tides
More details
Week crowdEmpty
Week-end crowdFew surfers
Dangers
- Rips / undertow
- Localism
Additional Information
Gnarly barrels when this place is working
Atmosphere
General
Very good when working, fair when its not working
Author: Alex Prins Contributors (1)
Comments
By Anonymous , 14-08-2007
DRAINPIPES - Drainpipes is located in front of the fairgrounds in Ventura. It is called that because there was a 6 foot diameter pipe with gushing treated sewage dumping right into the surf in the 60's. The sewage turned into clay and formed a wicked perfect peak if you could stand the stench. I couldn't but others could. It sure kept the crowds down!!
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By Anonymous , 28-07-2009
Pipes - There may be a place called pipes in Malibu, but there is also a "pipes" in Ventura. I have surfed there just about every weekend for the past few years.