Pescadero Surf Guide

Surf spot guide

Ideal Surf Conditions

Swell Direction

W, NW, SW

Wind

E or glassy

Surf Height

Waist high-overhead

Tide

Incoming to high

Pescadero Surf Guide

There are rocky reefs all along Pescadero Point, and sometimes there will be perfect waves there. Not a great place to surf, just convenient.

Ability Level

Intermediate - Advanced

BegIntAdv

Intermediate-Advanced

Local Vibe

Welcoming

WelcomingIntimidating

None.

Crowd Factor

Mellow

MellowHeavy

None. Pick your peak.

Spot Rating

Fun

PoorPerfect

Fun.

Shoulder Burn

Medium

LightExhausting

Moderate.

Water Quality

Clean

CleanDirty

Mostly clean.

Hazards

Loneliness, sharks, drowning with no witnesses.

Bring Your

Shortboard

Access

Parking all along.

Bottom

Sand along the beach, rock a little farther south.

Best Season

January-December

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