Widdows
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Overall the quality of the wave can be great and you can expect to be barreled here if you know what your doing.
Atmosphere:
The spot is right next to the beautiful Morro rock and can get crowded when it is really turned on, but the competition is worth it because it really is one of the cleaner waves in the area when it works.
Additional Info:
This a fickle point break that needs a decent sized swell to turn on. The wave is a right that forms off of the jetty and rocks. The take off is right next to the rocks so use caution when getting up. While the swell required to turn it on is larger, the actual wave produced is smaller because the jetty shelters it. The wave barrels and can be a very fun and hollow ride.
Location
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Drive along main street and park next to the Morro Bay rock. Walk to the south side beach next to the rock and paddle out along the jetty.
| Walk | Short walk (5-15 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Point break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right |
| Bottom | Sandy with rock |
| Power | Hollow, Ordinary, Fun |
| Frequency | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | SouthEast |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | West, SouthWest, South |
| Swell size | 6ft-8ft - 10ft+ |
| Tide | Low and mid tide |
| Tide movement | Rising and falling tides |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Few surfers |
Dangers
Rocks, Man-made danger (buoys etc..)
Videos
None
Nearby spots
0.55 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
2.72 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
4.16 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |