Jug Handle State Beach
Edit SpotAbout
I have only caught this spot once or twice but am soon going to try and get their more often.
Atmosphere:
Water is super clear and you can see the bottom... Water is cold so full suit in the 3/4 or thicker and booties. The train is fairly easy to get down to the beach and the lot is paved. Lock you car as there are a lot of homeless and hippies in Fort Bragg and Mendo.
Additional Info:
If the tide is up you surf right in the protected cove and it keeps the wind off of it. IF the tide is out you paddle out and take off out of the cove behind the rocks. You can't see the beach from the HWY except when you go across Jug Handle Bridge and then it is a glimpse. Water is super clear and you can see the bottom... Water is cold so full suit in the 3/4 or thicker and booties. The train is fairly easy to get down to the beach and the lot is paved. Lock you car as there are a lot of homeless and hippies in Fort Bragg and Mendo.
Location
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From Hwy 20 Go south out of Fort Bragg on Hwy 1 to Jug Handle beach parking on the west side of Highway. North on Hwy 1 if coming from CA 128. Park in the lot and take the trial to the beach.
| Walk | Short walk (5-15 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Sandbar |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Sandy |
| Power | Fun |
| Frequency | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Long (150 to 300m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | Don't know |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | NorthWest, West |
| Swell size | Less than 3ft - Don't know |
| Tide | Mid tide |
| Tide movement | Rising tide |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Few surfers |
Dangers
None
Videos
None
Nearby spots
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| Direction: | Left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
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| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
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| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Don't know |