Canyon-focused beach break that magnifies swell; heavy, hollow shore-pound on normal days and world-record big waves in winter. Experts only.
Break
beach break, lefts and rights; faces WNW
Level
advanced
Best swell
WNW, W, NW
Best wind
E, ESE, SE (offshore)
Best tide
mid tide
Season
Autumn to winter (Oct–Mar)
Typical size
1–4 m (big-wave tow days far larger)
Crowd
medium
Hazards
Canyon-amplified waves far bigger than the forecast; Powerful shore break and very strong currents; No channel, extremely hard paddle-outs; Rocks below the headland