Russian Rivermouth Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Russian Rivermouth Surf Guide
The Russian Rivermouth will either love you or hate you, since it's fickle and erratic with its dependency on proper sand flow to create an epic bar. When the Rivermouth is on, the wave itself is typically a right barrel, shallow, with lots of currents. It can be insanely good, but really only during the summer and early autumn. Big swells don't mix with the Russian Rivermouth, so wait for a small, clean pulse accompanied by light E winds and an incoming tide.
Ability Level
Intermediate - Advanced
Intermediate-Advanced
Local Vibe
Doable
If there's anyone else out, the vibe's usually a little unpleasant at first, but if you make some small-talk with that solemn bearded guy wearing a helmet, things could take a turn for the better.
Crowd Factor
Mellow
You can have it to yourself, or share it with a few locals.
Spot Rating
Fun
Fun.
Shoulder Burn
Light
Not too bad.
Water Quality
Fair
Little muck here and there, but mostly fine.
Hazards
Sharks, duh...
Bring Your
Shortboard
Access
Easy. At the sign on Highway 1 signaling toward Goat Rock, turn west onto State Park Road and drive to its end. From there, you simply hop out of your car and walk over to the mouth.
Bottom
Sand
Best Season
June-November
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