Davenport Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
W, NW, SW
Wind
N, NE, partially shadowed from NW winds
Surf Height
Waist high-overhead
Tide
Mid and high tide
Davenport Surf Guide
Turning right on Swanton Road, there is decent surf at Davenport Landing. There's a lined-up left reef on the south end of the beach and a big right on the north end.
Ability Level
All Abilities
Beginner-Advanced
Local Vibe
Doable
Pretty laid back. But there are always a few old crusties from Santa Cruz who think their sovereignty extends this far up the coast.
Crowd Factor
Moderate
Might have it alone on a weekday morning. The weekends can get crowded.
Spot Rating
Fun
Good.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
Not too bad.
Water Quality
Clean
Mostly clean.
Hazards
Sharks, rocks.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Funboard
Access
Easy, if you known where to look.
Bottom
Reef, rock
Best Season
January-December
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