A raw, wind-prone cape with shifting McNutt Gulch peaks-exposed to long southwest groundswells and notorious for rips and a shark presence offshore. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Cape Mendocino in California.
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The break tidily responds to WSW-SW groundswells and cleans up with E to NE offshore flow.
Mid-rising tides often make the peaks more organized for intermediate turns.
Steep beach and hidden rocks create powerful rips.
Treat late-fall and winter sessions with caution and keep eyes on Sugarloaf Island zones.
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