Asilomar Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
W, NW, N, SW
Wind
E and SE
Surf Height
Waist high-2X overhead
Tide
Incoming, low to medium
Asilomar Surf Guide
A nice sweep of sandy state beach with crystal-clear water, Asilomar is exposed to everything, can handle up to 12-foot and can have surf year-round. The different spots are: 1. Roadsides: A right at the north end of the beach, starts close to shore and moves out with size; 2. Middles: A peak in the middle of Asilomar Beach; 3. Reef: A lefthander on the south end of Asilomar that is good up to about eight-feet, and then a bowling right after that. This place can be epic on a big swell and is one of the most challenging waves in North Central California.
Ability Level
All Abilities
Beginner-Advanced
Local Vibe
Intimidating
Can be vibey when it's good. Everyone knows each other. They don't know you.
Crowd Factor
Moderate
Gets crowded at times, but most of the time it's empty.
Spot Rating
Fun
Good.
Shoulder Burn
Exhausting
Moderate.
Water Quality
Clean
Hard to believe anyone would pollute this area or allow it to be polluted.
Hazards
Sharks, big surf.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Gun
Access
Easy parking along the road.
Bottom
Sand with some rocks.
Best Season
January-December
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