Westport Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
W, WNW, SW
Wind
E, NE, SE
Surf Height
Shoulder high-overhead
Tide
Medium
Westport Surf Guide
There are several decent beachbreaks in the area, all of which are only surfable when small and clean. Most of this coast is privately owned, with sheer cliff, marine terraces and sandy pocket beaches. The first real spot north of Seaside Creek is called Blues Beach by locals, aka Chadbourne Gulch on maps. It's a pretty good beachbreak with plenty of room. Peaky tubes are the norm, with some mushy sections at higher tide; medium tide is best. It's got some juice, too, so don't be alarmed if you get spanked by a four-footer. This is where the bulk of northern Mendocino coast surfing is done, so be prepared to share.
Ability Level
All Abilities
Beginner-Advanced
Local Vibe
Welcoming
Mellow.
Crowd Factor
Mellow
Mellow scattering of people at Blues.
Spot Rating
Poor
Kinda fun.
Shoulder Burn
Light
Not too bad.
Water Quality
Clean
Clean.
Hazards
Great Whites.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Funboard, Longboard, Fish
Access
Blues Beach is at the end of a short dirt spur leading west from Highway 1 near milepost 75.40, at the bottom of the hill.
Bottom
Mix of sand and rock.
Best Season
June-October
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