Gray Whale Cove
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This spot is good if u dont mind being alone in sharky waters on a heavy powerful wave that can kick your ass.
Atmosphere:
Good wave to surf. Noone is ever there so you never have to worry about the lineup. The wave is always bigger than most spots even when there is not much of a swell. During spring u can surf with the gray whales that frequent the area too.
Additional Info:
It's a nudist beach so dont go if u have a problem with that. The wave is heavy and powerful so be careful.
Location
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It's on highway 1 between Linda Mar and Montara. Park across the street and walk down the stairs.
| Walk | Good walk (15-30 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Sandy |
| Power | Fast, Powerful |
| Frequency | Very consistent (150+ 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 - 16ft and over |
| Tide | All tides |
| Tide movement | Don't know |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Empty |
Dangers
Rips / undertow, Sharks, Nudist colony (France only!)
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Pedro Point
0.91 miles away
| Direction: | Left |
| Bottom: | Boulders |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
Linda Mar
2.34 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
