Strands Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
S and short period W-WNW swells.
Wind
NE, E
Surf Height
4-10 ft.
Tide
Medium tide.
Strands Surf Guide
Shifty, often closed out beachbreak. Rarely as good as Salt Creek to the north but always less crowded. Generally prefers shorter period and/or combo swells as long period swells will close out.
Local Vibe
WelcomingIntimidating
Often mellow but can intense when especially good.
Crowd Factor
MellowHeavy
A pressure valve for nearby Salt Creek crowds, it can see many faces when good.
Spot Rating
PoorPerfect
Serviceable.
Shoulder Burn
LightExhausting
Unless it's huge, in which case it'd be closing out, it's a fairly close to shore beachbreak with not a ton of current.
Water Quality
CleanDirty
Generally very clean.
Hazards
Closeouts.
Access
Park above, walk down.
Bottom
Sand.
Best Season
Can get good all year.
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