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Surf GuideCalifornia
Hammonds Reef
A heavy, long right that peels off a cobble-and-boulder reef at Montecito-Hammonds rewards committed paddlers with powerful, fast faces and punchy inside sections. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Hammonds Reef in California.
Break TypeReef Break
Skill LevelIntermediate - Advanced
LocationCalifornia, US
Forecast
- Waves 2-3 ft
- Period 9 s
- Wind N 4 kt
As of:
Tide curve (forecast)
1.3 ftfalling
- Low0.2 ft
- High4.9 ft
- Low1.4 ft
- High5.2 ft
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Lineup Guide
The lineup sits tight to a rocky reef and can be sketchy on low tides-sharp cobbles and shallow sections make takeoffs consequential and deter less experienced surfers.
Plan for mid→high incoming tide windows for the cleanest, lined-up rights and expect locals and limited parking access near the Rosewood/Four Seasons area.
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