Where are best south swell spots north of Jalama?

MalibuGuru · Joined: 11 Nov 1993 Posts: 9300

Could someone list the pros and cons of best south breaking wavesailing spots in n ca.?

coolmtnbiker048 · Joined: 01 Jul 2005 Posts: 372 Location: California

I heard Arroyo Laguna is good, north of San Luis Obispo.

I heard Waddell and Davenport is good also.

I have sailed Ocean Beach, and it is not very good. Straight onshore wind, sharks. I think it works on any swell. Seems like there are always waves there.

Epenrose · Joined: 05 Nov 1997 Posts: 402

Arroyo is a great spot.

Head north on 1 after Cambia. About 20 mins North of Cambria, you'll see people parked on your left. You have to climb over the gate and walk across the field to the beach.

Also a gorgeous spot. CHP likes to hide around some of the turns, especially around Cambria, be careful.

You'll find a pretty nice crowd.

Wadell is good on a South, OB is a crappy windsurf beach, unless you like busting gear. I defer on it being sharky, lots of sightings, no bites, unlike around Ano Nuevo.

tsokat · Joined: 15 May 1997 Posts: 326

Also, although I have never caught it on a south swell day, Tuba, near Limantour in Pt Reyes NS is supposed to be great for south swells. One of the most beautiful places I have ever windsurfed.

FredBGG · Joined: 01 Aug 2004 Posts: 725

Arroyo Laguna can be amazing with a south swell.

I had an increadible day there about 8 months ago.

To the right (north) of the beach the waves can pick up very big on the reef or ledge about 1/2 a mile out. The wave then mellows out as it gets closer and some how turns into a pretty modest break.

From the beach the waves out there can look intimidating due to the perspective, but once you are out there they are more like small rollong hillsides...... priceless.