Newport vs South Bay waves

[MIK911]

I was down at Newport (48th St?) yesterday with friends (body boarding the black ball), and noticed that the wave QUALITY is superior to a typical day in the South Bay (Manhattan Beach). Newport's wave was peakier, with better form than the usual block long walls typical of the SoBay.
Is this the usual scenario?
Are the multiple rock jetties at Newport responsible for breaking up the lines and producing better formed sand bars therefore better formed waves?
Not that I'm gonna invade Newport, as MB Pier is a stone's throw from my house, and NB was over 1.5hrs in rush hour traffic yesterday--ugh.

Just wondering

[steve burpo]

The SOUTH BAY needs jetty's..

[Chris Buscemi]

Make the jump this winter and surf the reefs and points in PV. Kind of a bad rep for localism but if you can surf and are respectful you can get some bombs when the west swells hit.

[kneelingBROTHA]

Make the jump this winter and surf the reefs and points in PV. Kind of a bad rep for localism but if you can surf and are respectful you can get some bombs when the west swells hit.

That's what I'm doing this winter--I got a taste last winter and can't wait to go back. And yes, you must respect the local rules. Otherwise, you're going to end up with slashed tires.

[WillP]

If you don't drop in and can deal with the occasional stare down and harsh comments it's not that bad. Just go alone and avoid the obvious spots. Check your PMs

[KAVA]

yes on newport

[Beeline2.0]

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[Willy Kelly]

Newport a good place for tubes and big airs picks up a south swell

South Bay not good for south sells but when the north west swell come it comes to life
South Bay dose have few jetties Topaz, Breakwall,El Porto All get good
PV gets Epic just mind your manners and you will get waves


Peace and good waves

[KAVA]

hmmm noone said anything about blackies on a west swell

[Jimbo]

Kava - maybe that's because although it does get unreal there - longboard madness!!! 28th, 32nd and up. That's the call

[Mike Fernandez]

Make the jump this winter and surf the reefs and points in PV. Kind of a bad rep for localism but if you can surf and are respectful you can get some bombs when the west swells hit.

That's what I'm doing this winter--I got a taste last winter and can't wait to go back. And yes, you must respect the local rules. Otherwise, you're going to end up with slashed tires.

Believe it or not, PV police have a program setup that if your surfing, you can call them and tell them where your parked, and they will patrol your car. I read about it somewhere.