Hare Creek
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beautiful sandy beach.This is just a fun spot to go if you want limited people around. The water is pretty shallow and very cold. Use a short or longboard. Parking is in a private neighborhood and there are not many spots.
Location
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1/4 mile south of Fort Bragg and 10 miles north of Mendocino.
Park next to the fence and there are stairs going down to the beach.
| Walk | Short walk (5-15 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Sandbar |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Sandy with rock |
| Power | Hollow, Fun, Powerless |
| Frequency | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | North, NorthWest, West, SouthWest, South, SouthEast, East, NorthEast |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | SouthWest |
| Swell size | 3ft-5ft - 8ft+ |
| Tide | Low and mid tide |
| Tide movement | Rising tide |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Empty |
Dangers
Rocks, Pollution
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Caspar
2.85 miles away
| Direction: | Left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
Jug Handle State Beach
3.99 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
Big River
8.11 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Don't know |