Pitas Point Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Pitas Point Surf Guide
On minus low tides and solid winter swells, the inside section at Pitas (line up in front of the spiral staircase) becomes the Santa Anita Raceway, with ledgy right walls galloping into sand-sucking caverns. There's probably only a 50 percent makability rate on the good days, but five and six-second tubes are not uncommon -- the true Rincon alternative. The awkward dance along the barnacle-encrusted cobblestones is worth the hassle when the Aleutian juice is on tap.
Ability Level
Intermediate - Advanced
Intermediate to advanced
Local Vibe
Welcoming
Usually light, some vibe from local property owners.
Crowd Factor
Moderate
Moderate.
Spot Rating
Fun
Tubes when it is on.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
treadmill when it's pumping.
Water Quality
Clean
Manageable but can be rough after a rain.
Hazards
A few rocks, the walk at high tide.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Fish, Funboard, Longboard
Access
A pain, you have to walk below the high tide from either direction.
Bottom
Cobblestone/sand
Best Season
October-February
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