Long, exposed west-facing sand bar that consistently picks up open-ocean W-WNW groundswells and can punch up into powerful overhead surf in winter. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Manresa State Beach in California.
Forecast
As of:
Manresa works best on W-WNW groundswells with periods >10s and light E-NE offshore breezes.
Mid to rising tides tend to organize the sand bars while very high winter swell can close out sections.
Crowds concentrate near the lot but spread out along the long sand stretch.
Shoreline is wide and open so peaks and rips migrate along the beach - expect strong, funneling rip currents and deep drop-offs near the main access.
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