Emma Wood
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If Emma Wood is breaking, expect a decent crowd. There can be some fun waves away from the main peaks where most people go. Expect big crowds in summer whether if there's any waves at all.
Additional Info:
The southern part of Emma Wood is Mushpots. Mushpots is a left that breaks best on a SW swell. The northern part of Emma Wood is J-Bowls. J-Bowls is a right that breaks best on a NW swell.
Location
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Park in the dirt lot overlooking the beach for free and walk down the path or pay $2 at the park entrance.
| 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 |
| Power | Fun |
| Frequency | Regular (100 days/year) |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | SouthEast, East, NorthEast |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | NorthWest, West, SouthWest |
| Swell size | Less than 3ft - 6ft+ |
| Tide | Mid tide |
| Tide movement | Rising and falling tides |
Crowd
| Week | Few surfers |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Crowded |
Dangers
None
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Ventura Point
1.64 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Flat rocks with sand |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
Mondos
3.58 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
Faria
3.62 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Boulders |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |