Fort Point
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This break is pretty gnarly when the surf is good and its crowded. Works with large winter swells on a low tide. Beware of the stong rips because of the tide. Rocks in the line-up.
Location
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This left breaks beneath the south end of the Golden Gate. In front of the old fort.
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Point break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Left |
| Bottom | Sandy with rock |
| Power | Hollow, Powerful, Ledgey |
| Frequency | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
| Normal length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
| Good day length | Long (150 to 300m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | South, SouthEast |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | NorthWest |
| Swell size | 3ft-5ft - 12ft |
| Tide | Low tide only |
| Tide movement | Rising and falling tides |
Crowd
| Week | Few surfers |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Crowded |
Dangers
Rips / undertow, Rocks, Localism, Sharks
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Nearby spots
Fort Cronkite (Rodeo Beach)
3.73 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
Ocean Beach
4.40 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
Stinson Beach
11.36 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Don't know |