Sand Dollar Beach

Sand Dollar Beach

Monterey, California, USA
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Wave Quality

Normal

Wave Type

Beach-break

Swell Direction

NorthWest, West, SouthWest

Best Wind

SouthEast, East, NorthEast

Best Tide

Mid and high tide

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About

At Sand Dollar Beach, situated in the wild embrace of Monterey, waves rise and fall with the rhythm of the ocean's breath, delivering both rights and lefts upon a sandy bed. A beach break that thrives in the swell of winter, it awakens at 8 to 10 feet, holding strong through the rising tide, while barrels beckon the daring. The winds from the east whisper secrets to seasoned surfers, but caution is wise; rips and rocks lurk beneath the surface. As the sun descends, the beach transforms into a canvas of shadows and surf, where the ocean's beauty and peril dance in unison.

Wave Characteristics

Wave QualityNormal
Wave TypeBeach-break
Wave DirectionRight and left
Wave Powerbarrel
BottomSandy
Swell SizeStarts working at 2.5m-3m / 8ft-10ft and holds up to 4m+ / 12ft

Ideal Conditions

Swell DirectionNorthWest, West, SouthWest
Best WindSouthEast, East, NorthEast
Best Tide PositionMid and high tide
Best Tide MovementRising tide

Location & Access

AddressSand Dollar Beach, California 93920, USA
City / AreaMonterey
Zip Code93920
StateCalifornia
CountryUSA

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Sand Dollar Beach Questions

What kind of wave is Sand Dollar Beach?

Sand Dollar Beach is a beach break with right and left waves over a sandy bottom.

How good is the surf at Sand Dollar Beach?

Sand Dollar Beach is rated normal for wave quality.

What swell works best at Sand Dollar Beach?

Sand Dollar Beach works best on a northwest, west, southwest swell. Swell size: starts working at 2.5m-3m / 8ft-10ft and holds up to 4m+ / 12ft.

What wind is best for Sand Dollar Beach?

The best wind for Sand Dollar Beach is southeast, east, northeast.

What tide is best for surfing Sand Dollar Beach?

Sand Dollar Beach works best at mid and high tide on rising tide.

Where can I stay near Sand Dollar Beach?

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Where is Sand Dollar Beach?

Sand Dollar Beach is a surf spot in Monterey, California, USA.