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Access
From Hwy 1, north of Half Moon Bay before the Pillar Point breakwater. Parking right at the beach. The breaks (a peak and a beach break) are south of the jetty. There is a dirt lot accross the highway from the beach that has plenty of parking (watch the giant holes though).
English (Translate this text in English): From Hwy 1, north of Half Moon Bay before the Pillar Point breakwater. Parking right at the beach. The<br />breaks (a peak and a beach break) are south of the jetty. There is a dirt lot accross the highway from the beach that has plenty of parking (watch the giant holes though).
English (Translate this text in English): From Hwy 1, north of Half Moon Bay before the Pillar Point breakwater. Parking right at the beach. The<br />breaks (a peak and a beach break) are south of the jetty. There is a dirt lot accross the highway from the beach that has plenty of parking (watch the giant holes though).
English (Translate this text in English): From Hwy 1, north of Half Moon Bay before the Pillar Point breakwater. Parking right at the beach. The&lt;br &#47;&gt;breaks (a peak and a beach break) are south of the jetty. There is a dirt lot accross the highway from the beach that has plenty of parking (watch the giant holes though).
DistanceTake a car
WalkInstant access (< 5min)
Easy to find?Easy to find
Public access?Public access
Special accessDon't know
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Surf Spot Characteristics
Alternative name The Jetty
Surf Spot Quality
Wave qualityNormal
ExperienceAll surfers
FrequencySometimes break
Wave
TypeBreakwater/jetty
Direction
BottomSandy
PowerFun
Normal lengthShort (< 50m)
Good day lengthNormal (50 to 150m)
Tide, Swell and Wind
Good swell directionWest, SouthWest, South, SouthEast
Good wind directionNorth, East, NorthEast
Swell sizeStarts working at 1.0m-1.5m / 3ft-5ft and holds up to 2.5m+ / 8ft+
Best tide position
Best tide movement
More details
Week crowdFew surfers
Week-end crowdCrowded
Webcam url
Dangers
- Rocks
- Sharks
Additional Information
The peak shifts as the sand bar shifts, but is closest to the jetty. Breaks well between tides, but high tides puts the breaks too close to the shore. With a 5' and up swell there are tasty lefts off the peak. The beach break is fine from 3' and up, but often sections. Rocks can be a problem depending on time of year and at high tide.
This place is also great for beginners as the farther you move down the beach, the less crowded it gets. The crowd generally gravitates to the jetty part of the beach, so if you are more of a beginner, move down the beach more and try to get some lefts and rights on the normal beach break.
English (Translate this text in English): The peak shifts as the sand bar shifts, but is closest to the jetty. Breaks well between tides, but high tides puts the breaks too close to the shore. With a 5' and up swell there are tasty lefts off the peak. The beach break is fine from 3' and up, but often sections. Rocks can be a problem depending on time of year and at high tide.
This place is also great for beginners as the farther you move down the beach, the less crowded it gets. The crowd generally gravitates to the jetty part of the beach, so if you are more of a beginner, move down the beach more and try to get some lefts and rights on the normal beach break.
English (Translate this text in English): The peak shifts as the sand bar shifts, but is closest to the jetty. Breaks well between tides, but high tides puts the breaks too close to the shore. With a 5' and up swell there are tasty lefts off the peak. The beach break is fine from 3' and up, but often sections. Rocks can be a problem depending on time of year and at high tide.
This place is also great for beginners as the farther you move down the beach, the less crowded it gets. The crowd generally gravitates to the jetty part of the beach, so if you are more of a beginner, move down the beach more and try to get some lefts and rights on the normal beach break.
English (Translate this text in English): The peak shifts as the sand bar shifts, but is closest to the jetty. Breaks well between tides, but high tides puts the breaks too close to the shore. With a 5' and up swell there are tasty lefts off the peak. The beach break is fine from 3' and up, but often sections. Rocks can be a problem depending on time of year and at high tide.
This place is also great for beginners as the farther you move down the beach, the less crowded it gets. The crowd generally gravitates to the jetty part of the beach, so if you are more of a beginner, move down the beach more and try to get some lefts and rights on the normal beach break.
Atmosphere
Good spot without the localism of Santa Cruz. Nothing epic, but good rides for most abilities.
You can see Mavericks in the distance from the lineup.
English (Translate this text in English): Good spot without the localism of Santa Cruz. Nothing epic, but good rides for most abilities.<br />You can see Mavericks in the distance from the lineup.
English (Translate this text in English): Good spot without the localism of Santa Cruz. Nothing epic, but good rides for most abilities.<br />You can see Mavericks in the distance from the lineup.
English (Translate this text in English): Good spot without the localism of Santa Cruz. Nothing epic, but good rides for most abilities.&lt;br &#47;&gt;You can see Mavericks in the distance from the lineup.
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By Dnizzle , 18-08-2006
When is it best? - Hey guys, I really can't figure out the best time to come here and actually get some decent waves. I was out today and got nothing more than a few 2-footers that lasted about 10 yds. on top of that, tons of sea-garbage as well as pollution. Maybe Ill just go somewhere else???