Long Beach Kitesurfing

The breakwater in Long Beach is the focus of a heated debate between the folks that want it demolished and the folks that want it left alone. The city's coast is well known for its pollution -- and the breakwater, which is a pile of rocks designed to weaken natural ocean swells, is one of the main culprits.

With the demolition, or reconfiguration of the wall the surf can return and begin the cleaning process. Unfortunately, the waves may endanger the property along the peninsula and the swells may disrupt the work on the oil islands resting just inside the protected area.

The stretch of beach has become popular among kitesurfers, because there are a lack of waves and crowds. This video grabs the opinion of two surfers regarding their perfect spot and the fact that they share it with dirty water.

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