Point Dume Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
S, SW, W
Wind
NE
Surf Height
Chest-high to double overhead.
Tide
All tides.
Point Dume Surf Guide
On a coastline littered with easily accessible right-hand points, its easy to write off the fickle, exclusive wave at Point Dume. The point breaks in front of private property, and legal access requires a 20-minute hike, but when it turns on its a fast, fun, long point with a decent amount of power. For those willing to walk, its definitely worth your time. Even better if you can park at a local's house.
Ability Level
Intermediate - Advanced
Pointbreak that peels along a rocky coastline and requires a bit of competence.
Local Vibe
Intimidating
The wave is hard to access and breaks in front of private property, so it has a tight-knit crew of surfers.
Crowd Factor
Heavy
Gets busy when it's on.
Spot Rating
Fun
A quality right-hand point break that can be a bit fickle, but is good when the conditions come together.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
Current tends to run when there's a proper groundswell in the water.
Water Quality
Clean
About as clean as you can ask for in the Los Angeles area.
Hazards
Rocks, urchins.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Fish
Access
Park at Point Dume State Beach near Westward Beach, then walk 20 minutes south along the beach to the point.
Bottom
Rock with sand.
Best Season
Swells are most likely in summer and autumn.
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