Scott Creek Surf Guide

Surf spot guide

Ideal Surf Conditions

Swell Direction

W, NW, SW

Wind

E or glassy

Surf Height

Waist high-3X overhead

Tide

Incoming to high

Scott Creek Surf Guide

Scott's Creek is a right reef that breaks anywhere from two-feet to 20, mostly in the winter. It can get big and burly, and the place will roll you to within an inch of your life if you screw up. The reef on the north end of the beach is the main attraction, but during the winter, the creek and the moving sand can create sandbars all up and down the beach. Scott's Creek also gets a lot of wind, so if you see sails, you probably won't be surfing.

Ability Level

Intermediate - Advanced

BegIntAdv

Intermediate-Advanced

Local Vibe

Doable

WelcomingIntimidating

Sometimes high.

Crowd Factor

Moderate

MellowHeavy

Sometimes high.

Spot Rating

Perfect

PoorPerfect

Quite good.

Shoulder Burn

Medium

LightExhausting

Depends on size but generally a lot of paddling, especially when overhead.

Water Quality

Clean

CleanDirty

Clean.

Hazards

Sharks, big surf, cold water, rock reef.

Bring Your

Shortboard, Funboard, Gun, Kiteboard

Access

Easy parking by side of highway, but watch yourself in the traffic.

Bottom

Rock, sand

Best Season

January-December

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