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When it works it prefers long-period southwest groundswells with light N/NE winds.
Surf GuideCalifornia
Perkos
Perkos - a Hollister Ranch classic - is a fickle beach/reef mashup that lights up on summertime southwest groundswells into steep, hollow peaks with a scatter of rocks and rips close to shore. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Perkos in California.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelIntermediate - Advanced
LocationCalifornia, US
Forecast
- Waves 2-3 ft
- Period 9 s
- Wind SW 5 kt
As of:
Tide curve (forecast)
1.4 ftfalling
- Low0.4 ft
- High4.9 ft
- Low1.4 ft
- High5.1 ft
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Lineup Guide
The lineup sits remote and low-traffic but carries real consequence: hidden rocks, strong rip channels and limited public access make mistakes costly.
Mid to high tide typically fattens peaks at the reef/shore break junction while very low tides expose more rock.
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