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Bodega Harbor and Bodega Bay as seen from the Horseshoe Cove Overlook

Secrets

A punchy lefthand point tucked in Horseshoe Cove - fast, hollow walls over a rocky bottom that light up on big winter W-NW groundswell. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Secrets in California.

Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelAll levels
LocationCalifornia, US
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The Wave

Works best on larger W to NW winter groundswell with south-southeast winds offshore.

Shape usually improves on low tide (and often on the rising that follows), but the small take-off zone raises consequence and crowd pressure when it fires.

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The takeoff sits over shallow rock and submerged ledges - expect a small, technical peak, strong currents and limited parking that reward early arrivals.

Shape usually improves on low tide (and often on the rising that follows), but the small take-off zone raises consequence and crowd pressure when it fires.

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