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

BegIntAdv

Intermediate to advanced

Local Vibe

Doable

WelcomingIntimidating

Annoying. Inexperienced Euros tend to get in the way.

Crowd Factor

Moderate

MellowHeavy

Crowded.

Spot Rating

Fun

PoorPerfect

Can get good on the right swell.

Shoulder Burn

Medium

LightExhausting

Depends on the size of the surf.

Water Quality

Fair

CleanDirty

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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