Big River
A shifting river-mouth sandbar off Mendocino that jars up fun lefts and rights - best when a west swell fills the mouth and a crisp NE breeze cleans the face. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Big River in California.
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Lineup Insights
The Wave
Works on west to WSW groundswells with NE-to-E offshore winds.
Performs best mid-to-high on a rising tide - outgoing tides increase rip and shark risk.
Lineup Guide
The Big River mouth reshapes daily: logs, river flow and tidal movement move the peak and can produce strong rips near the channel, so watch the current and keep distance from driftwood and river outflow.
Respect the local peak and watch for submerged hazards during lower tidal stages.
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