Arcadia
Edit SpotAbout
O.K. waves here, if your willing to work for them.
Atmosphere:
Most of the time this place will look worse then it really is. Most everyone will pass this place on their way to other more crowded spots, while you an a couple of friends will trade off waves in fairly good surf.
Additional Info:
This spot is really just for small spring and summer days with low winds. It can be fun with a bit more size, but the paddle out becomes super hard. Sometimes a fairly good right will form right off the rocks on the north side, but I wouldn't count on it. There also tends to be a weak long shore current that pulls you south.
Location
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It's right there off 101 about 4min. south of Cannon Beach.
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Don't know |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Sandy |
| Power | Ordinary |
| Frequency | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | North, SouthEast, East, NorthEast |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | NorthWest, SouthWest |
| Swell size | Less than 3ft - 6ft+ |
| Tide | Mid tide |
| Tide movement | Rising tide |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Empty |
Dangers
Rocks
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Needles
2.44 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
smugglers cove
4.41 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
