Cerritos Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
NW, WNW, SW, SSW. Combo of NW and SW swells
Wind
E (Always slightly protected from afternoon NW onshores by headland).
Surf Height
Shoulder high to double overhead
Tide
Mid.
Cerritos Surf Guide
Perhaps not quite as good as neighboring Pedrito, Cerritos is nevertheless a great option when it comes to variety and beach appeal. There are a couple different waves to choose from, depending on the swell. During a big wintertime west or northwest there is a right that breaks off the headland at the north end of the beach. It's not an amazingly hollow or world-class right point break, but it can get really fun and rippable, especially when it connects with the sandbar section farther inside.South swells make for good A-frames in the lee of the headland; the lefts dumping into the channel are perhaps a bit better. Combo swells and wind swells tend to light up the whole beach in a series of fun peaks, spreading the crowd out quite nicely.
Ability Level
All Abilities
Beginner to advanced.
Local Vibe
Welcoming
A few vibes when it's inconsistent.
Crowd Factor
Moderate
Yep -- especially during holidays.
Spot Rating
Fun
Really fun wave choices.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
Medium
Water Quality
Clean
Clean
Hazards
Can be a lot of beginner surfers to navigate at times.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Funboard, Longboard, Fish, Bodyboard
Access
Park right at the beach.
Bottom
Sand.
Best Season
Year-round.
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