Montara State Beach surf forecast

Montara · California (San Mateo County) · United States

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Beach break just south of Pacifica that gets less attention than Linda Mar. Works on west and northwest swell with morning offshore winds.

Break

beach break, lefts and rights; faces W

Level

intermediate

Best swell

W, WNW, NW

Best wind

E, ENE, ESE (offshore)

Best tide

mid tide

Season

Autumn to spring

Typical size

1-3 m

Crowd

medium

Hazards

rips; cold water; rocks at the north end

Nearby spots

• Rockaway Beach, Pacifica
• San Gregorio State Beach, Half Moon Bay
• Pomponio State Beach, Pescadero

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