The Wave
When it fires it’s driven by long-period west-WNW energy focused by Carmel Canyon with the cleanest faces on E/ENE offshore breezes.
Cold water is persistent so thick wetsuits and boots are standard.
Surf GuideCalifornia
Ghost Trees
A famously fearsome slab off Pescadero Point where deep Carmel Canyon can focus huge west swells into fast, ledgey walls that break over jagged rock and kelp. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Ghost Trees in California.
Break TypeReef Break
Skill LevelExpert
LocationCalifornia, US
Forecast
- Waves 2-3 ft+
- Period 7 s
- Wind NW 7 kt
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Lineup Guide
The lineup is remote and high-consequence: expect a long paddle or tow in, shallow jagged reef, strong currents and occasional white sharks that make this a site for only tow-capable crews.
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