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Swells from the NW/W produce the cleanest peaks while SE winds tend to be offshore.
Strong currents, occasional rocks and shark sightings make lineup awareness essential.
The harbor entrance and jetty create unpredictable rips near the tip.
Surf GuideCalifornia
Samoa Peninsula
A wide Humboldt beach break off the Samoa spit that turns northwest groundswells into fast lefts and rights with powerful shoreward rips near the jetty. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Samoa Peninsula in California.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelIntermediate
LocationCalifornia, US
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Tide has only minor effect so the beach works at most stages but watch moving sandbars.
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