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Palos Verdes

Abalone Cove

A tucked reef notch on the Palos Verdes bluff that serves rare, technical lefts over boulders - best when a solid S-SW groundswells lights the point and a northerly breeze cleans the faces. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Abalone Cove in California.

Break TypeReef Break
Skill LevelIntermediate
LocationCalifornia, US
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The Wave

When a long-period south to southwest swell fills the cove and winds are northerly/NNW it produces the clean, hollow lefts.

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Lineup Guide

Reef and tide position make timing and line choice critical.

Sharp boulders and a steep trail access create real consequence - expect tricky exits, limited lineup space and localism on good days.

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