Crescent City South Beach
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Flat sandy beach, smaller to the right (NW), bigger by the restaurant/hotel. Beginner wave, longboard wave, due to the protected nature of this spot, the wave size is 40% of most swells. Gets busy at times but friendly.
Location
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Right on 101, from the restaurant to the jetty. Just pull over and park.
| 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 |
| Power | Unknown |
| Frequency | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | Unknown |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | Unknown |
| Swell size | Less than 3ft - 6ft+ |
| Tide | Mid and high tide |
| Tide movement | Rising tide |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Few surfers |
Dangers
None
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Whaler Island
0.71 miles away
| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
Garth's Reef
2.87 miles away
| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
Enderts Beach
4.29 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Flat rocks with sand |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |