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Fort Cronkite (Rodeo Beach)

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this wave actually varies between sloppy and fun. can occasionally get really good, but its truly a mystery how to predict when that happens. it is one of the closest spots to SF for south swells, since OB doesn't pick those up too well. also has a little more wind protection then OB.

Location

Access

It's situated at the end of Rodeo Canyon and located on the Cronkite Army base.

Getting there
Walk
Instant access (<5 min)
Public access
Yes
4x4 required
Unknown
Boat required
Unknown
Wave characteristics
Type
Sandbar
Direction
Right and left
Bottom
Sandy with rock
Power
Hollow, Powerful
Frequency
Very consistent (150+ days/year)
Normal length
Short (<50m)
Good day length
Normal (50 to 150m)
Ideal conditions
Wind direction
East, NorthEast
Swell direction
North, NorthWest, West, SouthWest, South
Swell size
3ft-5ft - 8ft+
Tide
Mid tide
Tide movement
Falling tide
Crowd
Week
Few surfers
Weekend
Crowded

Dangers

Rips / undertow, Rocks, Sharks

Videos

None

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Direction
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Bottom
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Frequency
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Direction
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Bottom
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Frequency
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Direction
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Bottom
Sandy
Frequency
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