Domes Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
N, NE
Wind
Southeast
Surf Height
Chest high-overhead+
Tide
Not the biggest tidal changes but lower generally better.
Domes Surf Guide
Domes is the first sorta-protected spot as you head around the corner at Rincon, and as it's the furthest one out, it'll pick up some trade swell and is typically bigger than the other spots as you head south. The main bummer is that it doesn't really handle size too well, generally due to the fact that it's in a small bay; the water flushes in and around and creates an undesirable "toilet bowl" effect. The wave itself is a sectiony right wall (with a shorter left) that can throw the occasional tube; there are a couple different takeoff spots -- inside and outside -- depending on the swell, which spreads the crowds out a bit. Great spot to work on open-face carves. But as it's often (in summer and spring) the only spot working, crowds are inescapable.
Ability Level
All Abilities
Size dependent -- good for beginners on small days.
Local Vibe
Doable
Can be pretty heavy depending on who is out and how the surf is.
Crowd Factor
Heavy
Can get very packed.
Spot Rating
Fun
Fun wave on the right day that picks up more northeast swell than other nearby spots.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
Depends on the surf -- lots of paddling as it gets bigger and on certain swell directions/periods.
Water Quality
Fair
A little dirty after rains.
Hazards
Crowds, hostile locals and wannabe locals.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Bodyboard
Access
Look for the dome and park right there.
Bottom
Sand and reef
Best Season
Late summer and fall for tropical cyclone swells but late fall through early spring for consistency.
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