Surf Guide

A glistening crescent of pure, white sand yawning into a horseshoe cove of shifty sandbars, sheltered from N and S wind and rather user-friendly, Sand Dollar is a delightful pocket for just about anybody, thanks to the gently undulating beach and forgiving whitewater rollers on the inside. The south end of the beach is usually a long, mushy left which dissolves into the channel in the middle of the cove. The rights are speedier, shallower, shorter, bowlier and much more walled. The cove's north end is predominantly a right that also fades into the channel, but it's usually larger and not as shapely as the south peak. The waves here are not as thick and beefy as those found down at Willow Creek.

Ability Level

Intermediate

BegIntAdv

Intermediate

Local Vibe

Welcoming

WelcomingIntimidating

Usually mellow.

Crowd Factor

Mellow

MellowHeavy

Holds plenty, pick your own peak.

Spot Rating

Fun

PoorPerfect

Fun.

Shoulder Burn

Medium

LightExhausting

Moderate.

Water Quality

Clean

CleanDirty

Clean.

Ideal Surf Conditions

Swell Direction

NW, W, SW

Wind

E, NE

Surf Height

Chest high-overhead

Tide

Medium