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Works best on mid tide (rising slightly preferable) with clean W-NW groundswells and light E winds.
Expect kelp, occasional sea stacks and a tight lineup when it fires.
Surf GuideCalifornia
Seaside Creek
A tucked Mendocino pocket beach that produces punchy, rippable lefts and rights over shifting sand and rock when a west groundswelling lines up with light east offshore breezes. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Seaside Creek in California.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelIntermediate
LocationCalifornia, US
Forecast
- Waves 4-6 ft+
- Period 5 s
- Wind NW 6 kt
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Hidden roadside parking and rocky outcrops keep crowds low but make entry awkward.
Breaks both left and right over a sand/rock bottom, so pick your peak and avoid the shallow bits.
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