Hammerland

Hammerland is a breakwater left-hander formed by a Chevron jetty constructed in 1984 in front of the El Segundo Energy facility. The break is fickle, requiring specific swell direction, size, and wind to produce rideable waves. When conditions align—most reliably in winter, especially January—it produces big, hollow barrels. It works across all tides and remains less crowded than nearby breaks.

The jetty's creation in 1984 eliminated an earlier break at Grand Avenue but inadvertently spawned this new one. Local surfers have ridden Hammerland since at least the late 1970s. While it lacks major competition history in available records, it has hosted surfers like Addison Giddings and Nate Zoller.

Parking is accessed via West Grand Avenue and Vista Del Mar, with approach through the bikepath from Dockweiler State Beach. The south side of the jetty is the primary entry. Hazards include strong rip currents and chaotic wave patterns around the structure, collision risk with jetty rocks and pilings, and water quality concerns from the adjacent refinery.