El Capitan
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If you can get this place on a good day it is deffinately worth it.
Additional Info:
Absolutely epic. One of the best point breaks in california, if not anwyhere....The problem: It needs a very good sized west swell to get around to the islands, otherwise its flat. Also when it does go off you will most likely be sharing it with you and your favorite 100 friends who have all been waiting for the handful of times a year the place will break.
Location
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park in campground right off Highway 101
| Walk | Short walk (5-15 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Point break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right |
| Bottom | Boulders |
| Power | Hollow, Fast, Fun |
| Frequency | Don't know |
| Normal length | Long (150 to 300m) |
| Good day length | Very Long (300 to 500m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | North, SouthEast, East, NorthEast |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | West |
| Swell size | 6ft-8ft - 12ft |
| Tide | Low and mid tide |
| Tide movement | Don't know |
Crowd
| Week | Crowded |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Ultra crowded |
Dangers
Rocks
Videos
None
Nearby spots
ED's
2.06 miles away
| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Boulders |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
Tajuigas Ranch
2.90 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
Refugio
4.53 miles away
| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |