Continent |
North America |
Country |
California (USA) |
Next Big City |
San Francisco |
Next Town |
Half Moon Bay, Santa Cruz |
Type: |
Ocean |
Rider Ability: |
Intermediate, Expert |
Features: |
Toilet, Parking |
Type: |
Small wave, Medium wave, Big wave |
Hazards: |
Rocks |
Quality: |
Clean |
Best Tide: |
No information |
Real, excellent waves. Big surf. There are a few small rocks in the impact zone. There are more rocks in the surf zone to the North. Waddell is a good place to watch (good competition venue) since the action is up close.
Type: |
Sand |
Size: |
Big |
Hazards: |
None |
Beach Users: |
No information |
Long sandy beach. Lots of space.
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Spring:
|
Normal |
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Summer:
|
Normal |
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Fall:
|
Normal |
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Winter:
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Thick |
Season: March to September. Cold water all season. 3-4mm wetsuit required. Surfing possible off season.
Best Months: |
May, June, July, August, September |
Wind Type: |
Thermal, Frontal |
Best Direction: |
NW |
Main Direction: |
SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW |
Often gets very strong winds. No wind with fog.
Transport |
Car |
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Access
|
Short walk |
From San Francisco: South on Hwy 1. Waddell Creek parking lot marked on Hwy 1.
Rules |
None |
Many kitesurfers around.
