Surf Beach Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
NW, W, SW, combo swells
Wind
E
Surf Height
shoulder-high to 3 feet overhead
Tide
Mid to High tide
Surf Beach Surf Guide
Surf Beach is a consistent beachbreak with quality sandbars and fun waves when all the conditions come together.
Ability Level
Beginner - Intermediate
Beginner to intermediate
Local Vibe
Welcoming
Generally not a problem.
Crowd Factor
Mellow
Minor.
Spot Rating
Fun
Pretty typical beachbreak most days, gets best on a good combo.
Shoulder Burn
Light
Usually pretty easy unless there is a big swell.
Water Quality
Clean
Pretty clean.
Hazards
Other people, howling NW winds, sharks.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Fish, Funboard, Longboard, Gun, Skimming, Bodyboard, Kiteboard
Access
Take CA-246 west, just over 10 miles from Lompoc and park in the beach lot.
Bottom
Sand
Best Season
January-December, but fall can be epic.
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