Manchester Beach
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Temperamental, often closed out. Magnificient drops.
Atmosphere:
Miles of empty unridden surf if you make it to the lineup. Surf when every other break is flat.
Additional Info:
Difficult paddle out with rips. Paddle vigorously back to lineup after ride or else end up in difficult shorebreak. Best at 3 to 6 feet.
Location
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HWY 1 past pt Arena, 2 miles to Manchester Beach.
| Walk | Short walk (5-15 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Sandy |
| Power | Fast |
| Frequency | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | Unknown |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | NorthWest |
| Swell size | Less than 3ft - 8ft+ |
| Tide | Mid and high tide |
| Tide movement | Rising and falling tides |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Empty |
Dangers
Rips / undertow, Sharks
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Caspar
3.66 miles away
| Direction: | Left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
Big River
23.50 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Don't know |
Point Arena Cove
27.69 miles away
| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |