Fort Cronkite Rodeo Beach
A pebbly crescent tucked under Fort Cronkhite where shifting sandbars and a semi-sheltered headland turn south and west swells into punchy, often short, hollow peaks. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Fort Cronkite Rodeo Beach in California.
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Lineup Insights
The Wave
Breaks are highly variable day-to-day: summer often favors long-period S/SSW pulses while W-NW groundswell and low-to-falling tides produce the punchiest, hollow waves.
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Lineup Guide
The north end of the beach concentrates energy - expect the main lineup there and watch for rocks, strong rip currents, and occasional shark sightings.
Parking is at the top of the ramp and the main access trail drops steeply.
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