Crescent City South Beach

Crescent City South Beach

Del Norte, California, USA
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Wave Quality

Normal

Wave Type

Beach-break

Swell Direction

West, NorthWest, SouthWest

Best Wind

East

Best Tide

Mid and high tide

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About

Crescent City South Beach, nestled in Del Norte County, offers a sandy beach break where waves dance both right and left. The surf comes alive with swells starting below 1 meter, peaking at up to 2 meters, best enjoyed during mid to high tide on a rising swell. Winter and spring unveil the spot’s true character, particularly in January, though the crowd remains sparse even when the surf is decent. Surfers should be mindful of the cold waters and occasional rocky outcrops, but the solitude here can be a balm for the spirit.

Wave Characteristics

Wave QualityNormal
Wave TypeBeach-break
Wave DirectionRight and left
Wave Powermoderate
BottomSandy
Swell SizeStarts working at Less than 1m / 3ft and holds up to 2m+ / 6ft+

Ideal Conditions

Swell DirectionWest, NorthWest, SouthWest
Best WindEast
Best Tide PositionMid and high tide
Best Tide MovementRising tide

Location & Access

AddressSouth Beach, Crescent City, CA 95531, USA
City / AreaDel Norte
Zip Code95531
StateCalifornia
CountryUSA

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Crescent City South Beach Questions

What kind of wave is Crescent City South Beach?

Crescent City South Beach is a beach break with right and left waves over a sandy bottom.

How good is the surf at Crescent City South Beach?

Crescent City South Beach is rated normal for wave quality.

What swell works best at Crescent City South Beach?

Crescent City South Beach works best on a west, northwest, southwest swell. Swell size: starts working at Less than 1m / 3ft and holds up to 2m+ / 6ft+.

What wind is best for Crescent City South Beach?

The best wind for Crescent City South Beach is east.

What tide is best for surfing Crescent City South Beach?

Crescent City South Beach works best at mid and high tide on rising tide.

Where can I stay near Crescent City South Beach?

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Where is Crescent City South Beach?

Crescent City South Beach is a surf spot in Del Norte, California, USA.