RCA

RCA in San Francisco, California, is a rugged reef break where the waves, though often sloppy, can rise from 5 to over 10 feet when the south and southeast swells roll in. The bottom, a treacherous mix of sharp rocks and sand, demands respect, and the best surf occurs during a falling tide at low tide. Here, the power of the mushy waves can surprise, offering fleeting moments of joy to the intermediate surfer willing to brave the elements. Localism lurks, as do the occasional sharks, but the reward is a wild ride amid the beauty of Marin County's coastline.