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Extreme western tip of Palos Verdes penninsula. Paseo del Mar and Rocky Point Road. Steep trails down bluff to rocky shoreline and bay. If you don't live here, have someone drop you off or park far away. Unless you're a big guy and know martial arts, expect to be vibed or worse.
English (Translate this text in English): Extreme western tip of Palos Verdes penninsula.<br />Paseo del Mar and Rocky Point Road.<br />Steep trails down bluff to rocky shoreline and bay. If you don't live here, have someone drop you off or park far away. Unless you're a big guy and know martial arts, expect to be vibed or worse.
English (Translate this text in English): Extreme western tip of Palos Verdes penninsula.<br />Paseo del Mar and Rocky Point Road.<br />Steep trails down bluff to rocky shoreline and bay. If you don't live here, have someone drop you off or park far away. Unless you're a big guy and know martial arts, expect to be vibed or worse.
English (Translate this text in English): Extreme western tip of Palos Verdes penninsula.&lt;br &#47;&gt;Paseo del Mar and Rocky Point Road.&lt;br &#47;&gt;Steep trails down bluff to rocky shoreline and bay. If you don't live here, have someone drop you off or park far away. Unless you're a big guy and know martial arts, expect to be vibed or worse.
DistanceTake a car
WalkShort walk (5-15 mn)
Easy to find?Easy to find
Public access?Public access
Special accessDon't know
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Surf Spot Characteristics
Surf Spot Quality
Wave qualityWorld Class
ExperienceExperienced surfers
FrequencyDon't know
Wave
TypeReef-rocky
DirectionRight
BottomBoulders
PowerPowerful, Ledgey
Normal lengthNormal (50 to 150m)
Good day lengthLong (150 to 300 m)
Tide, Swell and Wind
Good swell directionNorth, NorthWest, West
Good wind directionSouthEast, East
Swell sizeStarts working at 2m-2.5m / 6ft-8ft and holds up to 5m / 16 ft and over
Best tide positionAll tides
Best tide movementRising and falling tides
More details
Week crowdCrowded
Week-end crowdCrowded
Webcam url
Dangers
- Rips / undertow
- Rocks
- Localism
Additional Information
If the bay is really breaking, it's best to have a decent size gun, or semi gun. It can get very big and powerful. Not a good spot for the inexperienced. Notoriously localized by a crew that all know each other. Keep a low profile, walk softly and carry a big stick. Park your car blocks away, or have someone stay with the car.
If it's not too crowded there is the remote possibility that you'll catch a couple of waves,
and not be verbally or physically assaulted!
English (Translate this text in English): If the bay is really breaking, it's best to have a decent size gun, or semi gun. It can get very big and powerful. Not a good spot for the inexperienced. Notoriously localized by a crew that all know each other. Keep a low profile, walk softly and carry a big stick. Park your car blocks away, or have someone stay with the car.<br />If it's not too crowded there is the remote possibility that you'll catch a couple of waves,<br />and not be verbally or physically assaulted!
English (Translate this text in English): If the bay is really breaking, it's best to have a decent size gun, or semi gun. It can get very big and powerful. Not a good spot for the inexperienced. Notoriously localized by a crew that all know each other. Keep a low profile, walk softly and carry a big stick. Park your car blocks away, or have someone stay with the car.<br />If it's not too crowded there is the remote possibility that you'll catch a couple of waves,<br />and not be verbally or physically assaulted!
English (Translate this text in English): If the bay is really breaking, it's best to have a decent size gun, or semi gun. It can get very big and powerful. Not a good spot for the inexperienced. Notoriously localized by a crew that all know each other. Keep a low profile, walk softly and carry a big stick. Park your car blocks away, or have someone stay with the car.&lt;br &#47;&gt;If it's not too crowded there is the remote possibility that you'll catch a couple of waves,&lt;br &#47;&gt;and not be verbally or physically assaulted!
Atmosphere
It's a truly beautiful coastline along the entire area. Only breaks on the biggest winter swells, and is usually lush and green that time of year.
Steep cliffs around the entire penninsula, and the trails down can be dangerous when wet. Multi-
million dollar homes are the norm, and there are no facilities at any of the beaches. Rocky beaches without a grain of sand are also the norm in the area.
English (Translate this text in English): It's a truly beautiful coastline along the entire area. Only breaks on the biggest winter swells, and is usually lush and green that time of year.<br />Steep cliffs around the entire penninsula, and the trails down can be dangerous when wet. Multi-<br />million dollar homes are the norm, and there are no facilities at any of the beaches. Rocky beaches without a grain of sand are also the norm in the area.
English (Translate this text in English): It's a truly beautiful coastline along the entire area. Only breaks on the biggest winter swells, and is usually lush and green that time of year.<br />Steep cliffs around the entire penninsula, and the trails down can be dangerous when wet. Multi-<br />million dollar homes are the norm, and there are no facilities at any of the beaches. Rocky beaches without a grain of sand are also the norm in the area.
English (Translate this text in English): It's a truly beautiful coastline along the entire area. Only breaks on the biggest winter swells, and is usually lush and green that time of year.&lt;br &#47;&gt;Steep cliffs around the entire penninsula, and the trails down can be dangerous when wet. Multi-&lt;br &#47;&gt;million dollar homes are the norm, and there are no facilities at any of the beaches. Rocky beaches without a grain of sand are also the norm in the area.
General
It's a very scenic and peaceful place, but it is important to respect the area. Don't litter or steal. The waves can get epic, and will hold just about any size swell. The locals are pretty cool, if they like you. Just watch yourself.. if you don't look familiar, you are sure to get hassled.
English (Translate this text in English): It's a very scenic and peaceful place, but it is important to respect the area. Don't litter or steal. The waves can get epic, and will hold just about any size swell. The locals are pretty cool, if they like you. Just watch yourself.. if you don't look familiar, you are sure to get hassled.
English (Translate this text in English): It's a very scenic and peaceful place, but it is important to respect the area. Don't litter or steal. The waves can get epic, and will hold just about any size swell. The locals are pretty cool, if they like you. Just watch yourself.. if you don't look familiar, you are sure to get hassled.
English (Translate this text in English): It's a very scenic and peaceful place, but it is important to respect the area. Don't litter or steal. The waves can get epic, and will hold just about any size swell. The locals are pretty cool, if they like you. Just watch yourself.. if you don't look familiar, you are sure to get hassled.
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