San Simeon Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
SW, W, NW
Wind
NE, E
Surf Height
Chest high-overhead
Tide
Lower for the reef, medium for the beachbreak.
San Simeon Surf Guide
There's a 97 percent chance that you'll be severely let down.
Ability Level
Intermediate
Intermediate
Local Vibe
Intimidating
Definitely there. Be polite. A more subtle form of localism comes from the resident elephant seals and invisible white sharks.
Crowd Factor
Moderate
Medium
Spot Rating
Fun
Fun.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
Normal, but can be stronger on bigger days.
Water Quality
Clean
Mostly clean.
Hazards
Sharks. Nearby San Simeon has a big elephant seal rookery.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Funboard, Longboard
Access
Take Highway 1 into San Simeon Acres, where all the hotels are, and turn west onto Pico Avenue. Park in the tiny cul-de-sac at its end and take the staircase down to the sand.
Bottom
Sand and rock
Best Season
June-February
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