RCA
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Other spots in San Francisco and Marin will usually be better and safer than RCA.
Location
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Driving into Stinson, turn right onto the beach parking lot. Walk out to the beach and start going to the southern end with all the rocks. Its a long 15 minute walk. Once you arrive at the big rocks, start to paddle around them. You will then arrive at a beach full of small rocks. This is the beach. Theres a small closeout wave on the shore, and can get up to 2-3 ft.
| Walk | Short walk (5-15 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Reef (rocky) |
|---|---|
| Direction | Don't know |
| Bottom | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) with sand |
| Power | Powerless |
| Frequency | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | SouthWest |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | South, SouthEast |
| Swell size | 5ft-6ft - 10ft+ |
| Tide | Low tide only |
| Tide movement | Falling tide |
Crowd
| Week | Few surfers |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Few surfers |
Dangers
Rips / undertow, Rocks, Private beach, Localism, Sharks
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Bolinas
1.08 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
Double point
2.60 miles away
| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
Stinson Beach
5.30 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Don't know |