Blues

Blues

Mendocino, California, USA
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Wave Quality

Normal

Wave Type

Beach-break

Swell Direction

NorthWest, West, SouthWest

Best Wind

SouthWest, South, SouthEast, East, NorthEast

Best Tide

Mid tide

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About

Blues Beach, nestled in the rugged beauty of Mendocino, California, offers a reliable beach break that greets surfers with both left and right waves, shaped by the dance of northwesterly swells. The sandy bottom, interspersed with rocks, provides the canvas for barrels that rise from a modest 3 to 8 feet, best enjoyed in the summer sun when offshore winds bless the waters. Though the surf can get crowded, the raw power of the waves calls to those with courage, while the whispers of local legends remind all to respect the ocean's depths and its inhabitants. Be wary of the rips and the occasional shark, for here, the sea is both a playground and a reminder of nature's fierce spirit.

Wave Characteristics

Wave QualityNormal
Wave TypeBeach-break
Wave DirectionRight and left
Wave Powerbarrel
BottomSand with rock
Swell SizeStarts working at 1.0m-1.5m / 3ft-5ft and holds up to 2.5m+ / 8ft+

Ideal Conditions

Swell DirectionNorthWest, West, SouthWest
Best WindSouthWest, South, SouthEast, East, NorthEast
Best Tide PositionMid tide
Best Tide MovementRising and Falling

Location & Access

AddressMendocino County, CA
City / AreaMendocino
Zip Code95460
StateCalifornia
CountryUSA

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Blues Questions

What kind of wave is Blues?

Blues is a beach break with right and left waves over a sand with rock bottom.

How good is the surf at Blues?

Blues is rated normal for wave quality.

What swell works best at Blues?

Blues works best on a northwest, west, southwest swell. Swell size: starts working at 1.0m-1.5m / 3ft-5ft and holds up to 2.5m+ / 8ft+.

What wind is best for Blues?

The best wind for Blues is southwest, south, southeast, east, northeast.

What tide is best for surfing Blues?

Blues works best at mid tide on rising and falling.

Where can I stay near Blues?

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Where is Blues?

Blues is a surf spot in Mendocino, California, USA.