Jack's Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
SSW, SW, W, NW
Wind
NE, N, NW, glassy
Surf Height
Knee high-2X overhead
Tide
Low tide
Jack's Surf Guide
On big winter swells and the occasional macking S swell, 38th transforms into a world-class wave. On the biggest swells, it is possible to ride a wave from First Peak Pleasure Point all the way through 38th Avenue.
Ability Level
Beginner - Intermediate
Beginner-Intermediate
Local Vibe
Doable
Very edgy, especially when it's good.
Crowd Factor
Heavy
Very crowded. This place is extremely popular with everyone. Mid-week is the best call.
Spot Rating
Perfect
Quite good.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
Minimal to moderate depending on size.
Water Quality
Clean
Minimal. It used to be bad at Sewer Peak but no longer.
Hazards
Longboarder, kelp, long lulls, angry flesh eating sea otters, crowds, surfers with tattoos and bald heads.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Funboard, Longboard, Fish
Access
Ask any local, access here is too easy. Just pull up to the cliff and park, then scramble down the numerous stairways.
Bottom
Rock-reef, sand, kelp
Best Season
January-December
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