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When it works it wants long-period SSW-SW groundswells with at least chest-to-head high faces, cleaned up by E/NE offshore breeze, and it usually reads best around high tide on the rising phase.
Surf GuideCalifornia
Exotics
A rare, fast left over a shallow rocky reef north of Cambria that can produce hollow, high-consequence barrels when a long-period southwest groundswell lines up. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Exotics in California.
Break TypeReef Break
Skill LevelAdvanced - Expert
LocationCalifornia, US
Forecast
- Waves 3-4 ft
- Period 11 s
- Wind NW 5 kt
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Hard shallow reef, persistent rips and occasional shark sightings make hold-downs and exits serious business.
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