Mouse Rock
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Fun to watch, but the paddle usually isn't worth it. If this spot is going off big, so are many more spots nearby that are much more worthy a paddle.
Additional Info:
Tow-In or Boogie wave. Ride last about 5-6 seconds total before disappaiting into deep water where it eventually reforms into the Cayucos shorebreak along the pier.
Location
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Park at the Cayucos Parking Lot.
Walk out to the end of the pier.
Jump off.
Paddle for the horizon.
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | No |
| Boat required | Yes |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Reef (rocky) |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) with sand |
| Power | Hollow, Fast, Powerful |
| Frequency | Rarely breaks (5 days/year) |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Short (<50m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | SouthEast, East, NorthEast |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | NorthWest, West |
| Swell size | 5ft-6ft - 16ft and over |
| Tide | Mid tide |
| Tide movement | Falling tide |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Don't know |
Dangers
Urchins, Rocks, Localism, Sharks
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Cayucos
0.15 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
The Pit
3.56 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
A-Beach
5.54 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |