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When it works it prefers long-period W-NW groundswell with light SE winds.
Mid to low tide (or a rising mid) gives the cleanest, most surfable walls while onshore or E/NE winds quickly trash the peel.
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Spooners Cove
A heavy left-hand point breaking off a rocky south point in Montana de Oro that lights up on big northwest swells and punishes loose positioning with shallow reef and cliff consequences. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Spooners Cove in California.
Break TypeReef Break
Skill LevelAdvanced - Expert
LocationCalifornia, US
Forecast
- Waves 3-5 ft+
- Period 6 s
- Wind NW 7 kt
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Access is cliff-top-park near the ranger station, hike down and expect steep exits.
Submerged finger reefs and strong rips make wipeouts dangerous and force scrambling onto rock if you’re pushed toward the headland.
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