The main peaks around the pier in 'Surf City USA', a consistent sandbar beach break with lefts and rights. It is busy and host to the US Open of Surfing.
Break
beach break, lefts and rights; faces SW
Level
intermediate
Best swell
WSW, SW, W
Best wind
NE (offshore)
Best tide
mid tide
Season
Year-round, best summer and autumn
Typical size
0.5-2.5 m
Crowd
high
Hazards
Crowds; Pier pilings; Rips; Poor water quality after rain