Carmel

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A fun, glassy, and mostly barreling break.

Additional Info:
Good sandbars. Be sure not to drop in on those Craft kids. At the southern end, there is a rocky point: doesn't work often and gets crowded.

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Access

In Carmel, Ca. Down the street from downtown. Long stretched beach from 4th to 13th steet.

WalkInstant access (<5 min)
Public accessYes
4x4 requiredUnknown
Boat requiredUnknown
Wave Characteristics
TypeSandbar
DirectionRight and left
BottomSandy
PowerOrdinary, Fun
FrequencyVery consistent (150+ days/year)
Normal lengthNormal (50 to 150m)
Good day lengthNormal (50 to 150m)
Ideal Conditions
Wind directionEast
Swell directionNorthWest, West, SouthWest
Swell size3ft-5ft - 8ft+
TideMid tide
Tide movementRising and falling tides
Crowd
WeekFew surfers
WeekendDon't know
Dangers

Rips / undertow, Localism

Videos

None

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