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Bill's Bowls

A secluded Sonoma reef that pops to life on big NW-W groundswells, producing hollow, fast peaks that punish sloppy entries and weak takeoffs. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Bill's Bowls in California.

Break TypeReef Break
Skill LevelIntermediate - Advanced
LocationCalifornia, US

Forecast

Fair
  • Waves 3-5 ft
  • Period 7 s
  • Wind NW 4 kt

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The Wave

Works best on longer-period NW to W groundswells with east-to-NE offshore breezes.

Expect inconsistent days - when the swell and wind align it turns from mellow to seriously punchy fast.

Low-mid and falling tides usually tidy the takeoff zones.

Lineup Guide

Remote cove access, a sharp reef and reported rips make paddling in/out and sit-up exits technical-sharks and occasional localism are noted.

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