Sand Spit - Port San Luis

Sand Spit - Port San Luis

San Luis Obispo, California, USA
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Wave Quality

Normal

Wave Type

Sand-bar

Swell Direction

West, SouthWest, South, SouthEast

Best Wind

North, NorthWest, West

Best Tide

Low and mid tide

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About

At Sand Spit in Port San Luis, the waves rise with power, offering hollow barrels that break right over a sandy bottom. This fickle sandbar requires the might of a 20-foot west swell to come alive, and even then, it only shows its face on rare occasions. Located at 35.1718487 latitude and -120.756115 longitude, this spot thrives during low to mid-tide with a rising swell, best approached when the winds blow from the north or northwest. Surf here, and you may find yourself riding long, walled tubes, a moment of joy that echoes in the heart of every true surfer.

Wave Characteristics

Wave QualityNormal
Wave TypeSand-bar
Wave DirectionRight
Wave Powerbarrel
BottomSandy
Swell SizeStarts working at Less than 1m / 3ft and holds up to 2.5m+ / 8ft+

Ideal Conditions

Swell DirectionWest, SouthWest, South, SouthEast
Best WindNorth, NorthWest, West
Best Tide PositionLow and mid tide
Best Tide MovementRising tide

Location & Access

AddressPort San Luis, California 93405, USA
City / AreaSan Luis Obispo
Zip Code93405
StateCalifornia
CountryUSA

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Sand Spit - Port San Luis Questions

What kind of wave is Sand Spit - Port San Luis?

Sand Spit - Port San Luis is a sand-bar break with right waves over a sandy bottom.

How good is the surf at Sand Spit - Port San Luis?

Sand Spit - Port San Luis is rated normal for wave quality.

What swell works best at Sand Spit - Port San Luis?

Sand Spit - Port San Luis works best on a west, southwest, south, southeast swell. Swell size: starts working at Less than 1m / 3ft and holds up to 2.5m+ / 8ft+.

What wind is best for Sand Spit - Port San Luis?

The best wind for Sand Spit - Port San Luis is north, northwest, west.

What tide is best for surfing Sand Spit - Port San Luis?

Sand Spit - Port San Luis works best at low and mid tide on rising tide.

Where can I stay near Sand Spit - Port San Luis?

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Where is Sand Spit - Port San Luis?

Sand Spit - Port San Luis is a surf spot in San Luis Obispo, California, USA.