
Sunrise in 10h 1m
Sunrise tomorrow ~5:48 AM
Best window this week
Tuesday is the call — 8.0 during the 3 AM–4 AM window. Block the morning if you can.
Best time to ride
11 PM–12 AM
Rideable and likely fun.
Conditions
Wave
7.5 ft↓
Sweet spot 3–10 ft
Period
7s→
Sweet spot 11–18 s
Wind
4 mph S→
Cross-shore
Tide
Next · Low 05:39 AM
Session plan
Worth it
Rideable and likely fun.
Peak window
11 PM–12 AM
Outside daylight — wait for sunrise to surf
Current: 7.5 ft @ 7s • 4 mph wind. wave height is in a sweet spot for this spot short period is making things weaker and choppier light wind is keeping things clean
Workable well overhead sets on a 7-second period. Best chance is the 11 PM–12 AM window before the low tide at 5:39 AM.
Sunrise 5:48 AM Sunset 7:41 PM
Best this week
8.0/10Tuesday, Jul 21 • 3 AM–4 AM
| Day | Best window | Score | Wave | Period | Wind max | Temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, Jul 18 | 4 AM–5 AM | 6.0 | 5.1 ft | 7s | 10 mph | 73–92°F |
| Sunday, Jul 19 | 4 AM–5 AM | 6.3 | 5.5 ft | 7s | 9 mph | 70–93°F |
| Monday, Jul 20 | 2 AM–3 AM | 6.5 | 6.2 ft | 7s | 7 mph | 72–96°F |
| Tuesday, Jul 21 | 3 AM–4 AM | 8.0 | 5.7 ft | 7s | 8 mph | 71–94°F |
| Wednesday, Jul 22 | 4 AM–5 AM | 6.5 | 5.4 ft | 7s | 8 mph | 71–86°F |
Beginner basics
Where to go
Panoramas, Banana Beach, and Crocro Beach are the area's beginner-friendly waves — sand-bottom and gentler than the famous points. Most surf camps run lessons here.
What to avoid
Stay off Anchor Point, Killer Point, and Boilers on any swell — they're rocky, fast, and crowded with competent regulars. The reef rocks will end your trip.
Best beginner conditions
Knee-to-chest NW or W swell, 11s+ period, light E wind, mid to high tide. October–April is the consistent season; pack a 3/2 wetsuit.
Wetsuit
Wetsuit
Summer setup
Season-based baseline. Water temp varies week to week.
Boardshorts / Bikini
Or 2mm top on windy mornings
2mm Springsuit / Shorty
If you get cold easily
Spot notes
How this break works
Hazards
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