Mysteries Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
NW, WNW, W
Wind
North or Northeast
Surf Height
Head high-overhead+
Tide
Low to medium
Mysteries Surf Guide
Mysteries is the wave on the northern back beach of Anchor Point. A dirt area atop the cliffs offers camping and in peak winter holiday season can filled with more than fifty campervans with license plates from Poland to Portugal. Anchor Point is walking distance to the south, Killer's is walking distance and visible to the north.The wave itself is one of the few waves in the area that work on higher tides. A rock shelf reef that is exposed at the lowest tides, it offers a rippable fun right similar to Lower Trestles, and a left that can be decent and a nice change from all the right points you've been surfing. Keep an eye on it in the afternoons, as the crowd can ebb and flow and the tide changes can have it working at unexpected times, so be ready for the quick run out there.To reach it, head down the trails on the cliffs and time a jump off from the rocks, then paddle across the lineup and around the shoulder. The beginners like to surf it, but the more experienced can pick off the gems by marking your lineup and reading the shifts.
Ability Level
Intermediate - Advanced
Intermediate to advanced
Local Vibe
Doable
Annoying. Inexperienced Euros tend to get in the way.
Crowd Factor
Moderate
Crowded.
Spot Rating
Fun
Can get good on the right swell.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
Depends on the size of the surf.
Water Quality
Fair
Normal pollution for the area.
Hazards
Crowds.
Bring Your
Shortboard
Access
Easy. Look for the packs of campervans on the cliff.
Bottom
Reef, reef/point
Best Season
Fall into winter as the North Atlantic storm track gets active.
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