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Works best on longer-period southwest groundswells with light NE offshore/ cross-offshore breeze.
Crowds and localism increase quickly when Rockpile is firing.
Surf GuideCalifornia
Rockpile
A shallow, rock-strewn reef off South Bird Rock that rewards southwest groundswells with fast, hollow lefts and rights but demands precise entries over jagged reef. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Rockpile in California.
Break TypeReef Break
Skill LevelIntermediate - Advanced
LocationCalifornia, US
Forecast
- Waves 2-3 ft+
- Period 8 s
- Wind SE 3 kt
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Lineup Insights
Lineup Guide
Shallow reef and nearby rocks make entries and walkouts technical - expect sea urchins, sharp takeoff zones and compact lineups at peak size.
Mid tide on the falling phase often produces the most formed peaks and safer reef exposure.
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