A tucked Palos Verdes reef that lights up on long south-southwest groundswell, offering short, lefts and rights with some push over sharp rock. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Japs Cove in California.
Forecast
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Works most reliably on long-period south to southeast groundswells with north-northeast offshore winds.
Mid-to-high tide and a bit of rising water usually give the cleanest, punchiest peaks, but the lineup is fickle and can be crowded when it fires.
Rocky bottom, sea urchins and strong localism make consequences real-tread carefully on entry and exits.
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