Mitchell's Cove Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
W, NW, SW
Wind
E, N, and some NW
Surf Height
Waist high-2X overhead
Tide
Low incoming
Mitchell's Cove Surf Guide
Mitchell's Cove is a right point that loves a low tide and a winter swell in the overhead to double-overhead range. When Mitchell's is firing, it is one of the better right points on the California coast. This place is fickle and finicky, but it can blow your mind on the right day.
Ability Level
Intermediate - Advanced
Intermediate-Advanced
Local Vibe
Doable
Certainly.
Crowd Factor
Moderate
When it's good, it's packed.
Spot Rating
Perfect
Quite good.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
Moderate.
Water Quality
Fair
Fair. There's a huge sewage outfall just offshore of Mitchell's Cove.
Hazards
Drop-ins, rock reef, kelp, hold downs, thrashings when it's big.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Fish
Access
Parking along the street.
Bottom
Rock reef and sand
Best Season
January-December
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