The Wave
The break works best on mid tides with long-period W-SW groundswells and cleans up for N-NE offshore breezes.
S/SE wind or raw storm-onshore conditions usually shut it down.
Surf GuideCalifornia
TCs
TCs is a sharp Palos Verdes reef that throws a powerful, fast right when west-southwest groundswells wrap into the Catalina Channel. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for TCs in California.
Break TypeReef Break
Skill LevelIntermediate - Advanced
LocationCalifornia, US
Forecast
- Waves 1 ft+
- Period 12 s
- Wind W 11 kt
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Lineup Insights
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Heavily localized and thorny - expect sharp reef, urchins and strong localism so approach quietly and be prepared to paddle out past rocks.
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