The Wave
The break cleans up in east (offshore) breezes and prefers west to northwest groundswells - it can work across a range of tides but tends to show more punch on larger winter swells.
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Lighthouse - San Luis Obispo
A powerful, relatively isolated San Luis Obispo beach break reached by crossing private fields, Lighthouse produces fast, sand-bottom lefts and rights that can snap boards when the west/northwest groundswell lines up. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Lighthouse - San Luis Obispo in California.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelIntermediate - Advanced
LocationCalifornia, US
Forecast
- Waves 3-5 ft
- Period 6 s
- Wind NW 6 kt
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Lineup Insights
Lineup Guide
Access requires crossing private property, which keeps the line-up light but also means approach and exit can be awkward.
Expect rips, occasional rocks and a low but real shark risk.
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