Moonstone
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Bounded to the south by a rock pile and to the north by scattered tide pools and a reef, Santa Rosa breaks best during from late summer through the winter months.
The spot can handle a number of fun waves, including super clean wedge that wraps around the southern rock pile at high tide during a consistent south swell. At low tide during a south, you should be able to catch some amazing lefts breaking off of the north side of the rock pile.
The beach break in the center best handles west and north swells, and you might find a fun right over the northern reef.
Location
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Passing through Cambria and heading north on California Highway 1, turn left onto Windsor and then make a quick right onto Moonstone Beach Drive. You'll find a parking area about 1/2 a mile up the road on the left.
| 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 with rock |
| Power | Unknown |
| Frequency | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
| Normal length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
| Good day length | Short (<50m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | Unknown |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | Unknown |
| Swell size | Less than 3ft - 8ft+ |
| Tide | All tides |
| Tide movement | Rising and falling tides |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Few surfers |
Dangers
None
Videos
None
Nearby spots
2.30 miles away
| Direction: | Left |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Rarely breaks (5 days/year) |
3.32 miles away
| Direction: | Left |
| Bottom: | Flat rocks with sand |
| Frequency: | Rarely breaks (5 days/year) |
6.47 miles away
| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Rarely breaks (5 days/year) |