At a glance
Break type
Beach
Wave direction
Both
Best swell
WNW (W–NW window)
Ideal size
2–6 ft
Best tide
All tides
Consistency
Fairly Consistent
Peak season
Jan–Dec
Nearest airport
SFO · ~12 mi
About this spot
Forgiving beach break just south of San Francisco — the Bay Area's go-to learner spot. Small and mushy.
Location
37.5817, -122.4983
Photos
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