Sixtyforth Place (Long Beach Coast)

Sixtyforth Place (also called 64th Place) is a sheltered beach/reef break at the eastern end of the Long Beach Peninsula near the Alamitos Bay jetty. The spot is described as having unreliable waves—often small and mushy—and it tends to work most when larger southerly swells manage to penetrate the local breakwater or wrap around. For wind, conditions are supported by a consistent afternoon sea-breeze thermal cycle in the warmer months. Winds are typically westerly to south-westerly with a generally light gust character, and the spot is described as reliable for afternoon breeze during spring/summer. Wind values provided for this launch are typically around 8–15 knots, with the main window described as early-to-mid afternoon through late afternoon. Safety considerations are important: rocks and pollution are recurring hazards, and water quality can worsen after rain due to urban runoff from the Los Angeles River area. Stingrays are also specifically noted near the shoreline, and rip-current hazards are included in the spot hazard list—so take care during entry/exit and monitor local conditions. Overall, Sixtyforth Place is best approached as a low-profile, niche option where you get mellow surf and modest riding when swell and access constraints align, paired with a dependable afternoon breeze seasonally.