The Surf Window

38th Avenue

Central Coast, USA

Reef breakIntermediate

Scenic right-hander with fast walls. Good alternative to crowded Pleasure Point breaks.

Typical Conditions

The Surf Window

Swell Window

N
OptimalW (270°)
WindowSSW–NNW (210°–330°)
Size2-4ft

Wind

NE

Offshore

Tide

Mid to high

LowMidHigh

Season

September-April

JFMAMJJASOND

The Wave

Type

Right

Bottom

Rock reef

Shape

Fast peeling wall

Length

70-180m

Skill Level

  • •Who it's for: Intermediate to advanced
  • •Why: Fast walls, less crowded, scenic

Hazards

  • •Rocks on takeoff
  • •Strong currents
  • •Occasional crowds

Local Tips

  • •Less crowded than Pleasure Point
  • •Good progression break
  • •Scenic location

Location

Map showing the location of 38th Avenue in Central Coast, USA

37.0650, -121.9850