Leo Carrillo Surf Guide

Surf spot guide

Ideal Surf Conditions

Swell Direction

SSE, S, SW, WSW

Wind

Northerly wind is offshore, NW winds are side-offshore.

Surf Height

Waist high to double overhead.

Tide

Mid.

Leo Carrillo Surf Guide

An unmistakable righthander just a half-mile south of the county line, where PCH dips down near a scenic cove fringed with large rocks, on most days, the wave also known as Secos peaks up near the big rock outside, then reforms into a spunky inside section. The problem here is the confined takeoff area: it supports about six people. Leo Carrillo is best on a medium tide, with S or SW swells up to double-overhead. There are a series of rock reefs outside that will hold a big W or NW and push the takeoff zone north and outside of the rock, making it set up more like a point. On the biggest swells, there is another point farther north called Primo's.

Ability Level

Intermediate - Advanced

BegIntAdv

Intermediate to advanced.

Local Vibe

Welcoming

WelcomingIntimidating

A bit, yes.

Crowd Factor

Heavy

MellowHeavy

No vacancy.

Spot Rating

Fun

PoorPerfect

Really fun when the stars align.

Shoulder Burn

Medium

LightExhausting

Not typically too bad but can turn into a lot of duck diving if it's solid.

Water Quality

Clean

CleanDirty

Not great after a rain.

Hazards

Other people.

Bring Your

Shortboard, Fish, Funboard, Longboard, Kiteboard

Access

Look for the signs on PCH.

Bottom

Cobblestone.

Best Season

March-October.

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