Boneyard Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
W, NW, N
Wind
E and SE
Surf Height
Head high-overhead
Tide
Incoming, medium
Boneyard Surf Guide
Just past Ulu, at the very top of the point, Boneyard is a gnarly-looking reef within a bowl of rocks. Not the friendliest surf spot on the California coast, Boneyard is a right that takes all that winter swell right on the bean. The waves are big, the takeoff area is small.
Ability Level
Intermediate - Advanced
BegIntAdv
Intermediate-Advanced
Local Vibe
Intimidating
WelcomingIntimidating
Yes.
Crowd Factor
Heavy
MellowHeavy
Can be high when wave is good.
Spot Rating
Fun
PoorPerfect
Fun.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
LightExhausting
Moderate.
Water Quality
Clean
CleanDirty
Clean.
Hazards
Gnarly rocks, gnarly locals, big surf.
Bring Your
Shortboard
Access
Lots of easy parking.
Bottom
Rock reef
Best Season
September-February
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