Stanley's Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Stanley's Surf Guide
Most surfers know that the hollow right slide known as Stanley's, named after the diner in front of the break, was destroyed in 1970 to make room for Highway 101. What most surfers don't known, however, is that Stanley's ghost lives. It's called Offramps, and during a large, short-period swell and medium tide, it offers a quick, hollow little right that siphons off onto a shallow sandbar. Offramps doesn't compare to its predecessor (or so we're told) and doesn't show its face all that often, but it's worth a visit when the conditions are in alignment. Take the Seacliff Exit from Highway 101, and you'll be right on top of it.
Ability Level
Intermediate - Advanced
Intermediate to advanced
Local Vibe
Welcoming
None.
Crowd Factor
Mellow
None.
Spot Rating
Fun
Hollow righthander that's a shadow of its former self.
Shoulder Burn
Light
Not too bad.
Water Quality
Clean
Manageable but can be rough after a rain.
Hazards
Rocks.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Fish, Funboard, Longboard, Bodyboard, Bodysurfing
Access
Easy, just follow the sign.
Bottom
Sand
Best Season
February-May
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