Surf beach
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good summer and fall surf spot. usually empty. best in aug.,sept.,oct.
Additional Info:
make sure you are a good paddler b/c there is sometimes a trench to paddle over. NOT A BEGINNER SPOT. usually big and closed out.
Location
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Drive west on W. Ocean Ave. out of Lompoc, pass NASA buildings and two Vandenberg Air Force Base gates (north and south across from each other), until you get to the Amtrack train station, which is where you park. Walk across the tracks and you're there.
| 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 | Hollow, Fast, Powerful, Ledgey |
| Frequency | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
| Normal length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
| Good day length | Long (150 to 300m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | SouthEast, East, NorthEast |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | North, NorthWest, West, SouthWest, South |
| Swell size | Less than 3ft - 8ft+ |
| Tide | All tides |
| Tide movement | Rising and falling tides |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Empty |
Dangers
Rips / undertow, Sharks
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Boat House
4.90 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
Del Morida
8.80 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
Purisima Point Peak
10.24 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) with sand |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |