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When a west or WNW groundswell arrives with E-SE offshore wind the beach cleans up into surfable lefts and rights over sand.
Mid to high tides usually moderate the breaks, and exposure to long-period west swells increases wave size rapidly.
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Dry Lagoon
A wide, driftwood-strewn Humboldt beach break that tucks into a marshy lagoon edge-offers both lefts and rights with scattered rips and very light local crowds. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Dry Lagoon in California.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelIntermediate
LocationCalifornia, US
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Shallow sandbars, heavy driftwood and occasional strong rips make paddling and sit spots tricky - watch for logs and undertow near the creek mouth.
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