Asilomar
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good sunets, good beach, and pretty mellow people this plce is usually bigger than anyother place in monterey
Atmosphere:
People say it is localized but this is not true at all good vibes here wanna be locals at best here secret channel right by roadsides that take you right out with dry hair inta channel line up with the two submerged rocks on you right when padding out to get out easier
Additional Info:
three min spot one right off the road called road sides, can connect all the way thru the bay sometimes with up too one mintue ride and 5 second barrel. the second one is oin the middle of the bay this one packs a punch onto a shallow sandbar but can get ledgy/wedgy barrels and the thrid is called tracks with set that bomb on the outside that mush thru the middle then reform on the in-side into a wall ride into the shore line
Location
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Its on the costal drive going south from cannery row, you cant miss the sign Asilomar State Beach
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Sandy with rock |
| Power | Hollow, Powerful, Fun, Ledgey |
| Frequency | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Long (150 to 300m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | SouthWest |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | NorthEast |
| Swell size | Don't know - 10ft+ |
| Tide | Low and mid tide |
| Tide movement | Don't know |
Crowd
| Week | Few surfers |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Crowded |
Dangers
Rocks, Sharks
Videos
None
Nearby spots
1.65 miles away
| Direction: | Left |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
