Surfing the Point

Some of the best surfing at Will Rogers Beach is at the point at the northeastern end of the beach. Waves there can be on the mushy side at times, but 2 to 3-footers roll in at times, making for short but fun ride. Other surfers pick up on the waves at the breakwater by lifeguard tower 15, just south of the main lifeguard headquarters. Summer usually brings the best waves there, especially with an offshore wind from the northeast.

Caution: Check with rangers or lifeguards that conditions are safe for your planned activities.

Kitesurfing

Afternoon winds attract kitesurfers to Will Rogers Beach when it isn't too crowded. Mid-April to late October are usually the best months. Kitesurfers should check with the lifeguards before setting up.

Fishing at Will Rogers Beach

Surf fishermen enjoy casting out at Will Rogers Beach when the sand isn't too crowded with sun bathers. Halibut, opal eye perch, croaker, leopard shark, guitar fish, and corbina have been landed here. Fishing around tower 12 has produced good results. The carolina rig seems to be everyone's favorite. Shrimp, sand crabs, and squid are popular baits.

Junior Lifeguards at Will Rogers Beach - 2024

The Junior Lifeguards program develops skills in ocean swimming and in dealing with hazards in the ocean. Participants learn about water safety, surf rescue, surf riding, and first aid. The 5-week program is open to youths ages 9 to 17. Participants meet at Lifeguard Tower 15, just south of the lifeguard headquarters at Will Rogers Beach.

New participants must pass a basic swimming test held in March and April 2024.
LA County Junior Lifeguards

Will Rogers Beach 2024 Program Schedule

Session One: June 17 through July 12, 2024 (morning or afternoon classes)
Session Two: July 15 - August 9, 2024 (morning or afternoon classes)
Monday - Friday, Two Sessions:
Morning Classes - 8:30 AM to 11:30
Afternoon Classes - 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM

Beach Volleyball

Volleyball courts are located in two areas toward the southeastern end of Will Rogers Beach. Open for public use, the courts see everything from casual family matches to professional tournaments. Jose Cuervo Pro Beach Volleyball's Battle of the Beaches was held on Will Rogers Beach in 2012.

Sunshine's Beach Volleyball Camp

The Sunshine Volleyball Club offers beach volleyball camps for girls ages 8 to 16 at Will Rogers State Beach. They have both weekly and daily options with camps running Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to noon. Focused instruction on ball control, reading movement, doubles, serving and more. Camps begin in early June and continue through mid-August.
Sunshine's Beach Volleyball Camp

Fitness by the Sea Beach Camp

Fitness by the Sea Beach Camps offer families convenient options for children to enjoy summer fun. For ages 4 to 14, their Pacific Palisades camp held at Will Rogers State Beach offers a variety of activities. Younger children are placed in small groups with a 5:1 camper to staff ratio. Depending on ages, campers can choose from activities such as water activities like surfing and boogie boarding, team activities like soccer and capture the flag, along with gymnastics, cheerleading, dance, arts, and crafts, and many, many more.
Fitness by the Sea Beach Camps