|
Excellent, extremely powerful sandbars produce some of California's best beachbreak waves, always bigger than anywhere else inside the bay. The Monterey Bay Submarine Canyon funnels swell directly into the beach, so waves are fast-moving and thick, a showcase of quality shape and heavy barrels. NW swells and medium-high incoming tides preferred. Offshore with SE storm winds. The surf down by the jetty is usually smaller than to the north, but is also the most crowded.
Beware of dangerous currents and sneaker sets. Even though there are plenty of peaks to choose from, the locals can be aggressive. There is a toll road for parking by the break. Lock your car. Camping nearby.
|
|
|
98%
88%
10%
|
99%
90%
9%
|
97%
83%
14%
|
94%
66%
28%
|
89%
49%
40%
|
88%
40%
48%
|
82%
35%
47%
|
80%
41%
39%
|
89%
53%
36%
|
94%
74%
20%
|
98%
86%
12%
|
99%
93%
6%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Jan
|
Feb
|
Mar
|
Apr
|
May
|
Jun
|
Jul
|
Aug
|
Sep
|
Oct
|
Nov
|
Dec
|
This graph shows the percentage of days that had a ridable wind swell (7 seconds period or more) or groundswell (10 seconds period or more) of over 3ft. It also shows the dominant wind direction. Not all of these days will neccessarily give great surf, and very short lived wind swells or longer period secondary swells may produce surf not recorded, but it gives a clear idea of the seasonal trend and a rough guide to the chances of scoring something ridable.
|
UK & Europe Store
Memorabilia Store
