Santa Rosa Creek Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Santa Rosa Creek Surf Guide
The pebbly sand surrounding the mouth of Santa Rosa Creek fronts the main surf spot in Cambria, running about a half-mile along Moonstone Beach Drive. It's a bowly, peaky, juicy beachbreak with a scattering of boulders -- short, sectiony rides with a few gems thrown in for interest. Not quite a primo surfing destination, though a reliable source for finding something rideable if the Cayucos Pier sucks or if the San Simeon area is too funky. There's also plenty of room, but that doesn't necessarily translate into popping peaks up and down the beach. Much of it is a shorebreak-type setup when the swell's small, and it can get pretty heavy if the swell is big enough and hitting just right.
Ability Level
Intermediate - Advanced
Intermediate-Advanced
Local Vibe
Doable
It can be a little competitive.
Crowd Factor
Moderate
Popular but polite.
Spot Rating
Poor
Kinda fun.
Shoulder Burn
Light
Minimal.
Water Quality
Clean
Mostly clean.
Hazards
Shallow shorebreak, sharks.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Bodyboard
Access
From the north or south, exit Highway 1 onto Moonstone Beach Drive and pull into the signed asphalt parking lot for Santa Rosa Creek at the southern end of the road.
Bottom
Sand with some rock.
Best Season
September
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