Riviera

Riviera, nestled in East Side Costa Mesa, offers a reliable beach break where the waves dance with the tides. With a sandy bottom, the surf breaks both left and right, and barrels can be found when the swell rises above 3 feet, ideally from the northwest or west. The best conditions roll in at mid to high tide, especially during the rising tide, with the wind favoring a gentle push from the west. Autumn, particularly October, presents the finest surf, where clean waves grace the water about half the time, drawing a crowd eager for the ride.