Mouse Rock
A rarely firing, near-shore reef north of the Cayucos pier that produces short, hollow, heavy peaks-often towable - when a strong W-WNW groundswell lines up with east-side offshore winds. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Mouse Rock in California.
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Lineup Insights
The Wave
When it works it prefers west to west-northwest groundswells with offshore E-SE breezes.
Mid to falling tides usually offer the cleanest, most surfable windows but the break only fires a few days a year so timing is everything.
Lineup Guide
The takeoffs are sharp and unforgiving: a shallow reef, frequent urchins and nearby rocks make wipeouts high consequence and paddling out from the pier common.
Respect the local peak and watch for submerged hazards during lower tidal stages.
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