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Expect the cleanest waves on long-period W-SW groundswells with east-to-NE offshore winds.
Surf GuideCalifornia
San Carpoforo Creek
A secluded Big Sur sandbar at a creek mouth that can turn into fast, punchy barrels on southwest-groundswells but demands respect for rips and rocks. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for San Carpoforo Creek in California.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelIntermediate - Advanced
LocationCalifornia, US
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The trail access and narrow parking mean sessions here skew toward small groups.
Watch the creek mouth where strong rips and submerged rocks concentrate power near the peak.
Higher water (mid→high tide) tends to help the peaks lock up, while low tides expose more rock and make currents trickier.
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