Exposed Monterey sand-and-reef stretch where Asilomar can swing from soft shoulders to heavy, bowling reef rights on a big W/NW swell. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Asilomar in California.
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Lineup Insights
The Wave
Best shape comes on W-WNW long-period swell with light E-SE offshore breezes.
Favors low-to-mid incoming tide for cleaner faces but can hold into bigger size.
Lineup Guide
Rocks and a shallow southern reef create punchy, occasionally ledgy peaks - watch rips and rocky takeoff zones at the south end.
Respect the local peak and watch for submerged hazards during lower tidal stages.
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