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Virgin Creek

A pocket beachbreak north of Fort Bragg that wedges into a small cove-steep drops, hollow rights and quick lefts can form over a shifting sand bottom with rocky edges. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Virgin Creek in California.

Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelIntermediate - Advanced
LocationCalifornia, US
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The Wave

West-facing groundswells produce the best peaky rights (lefts also appear).

Clean conditions come with light E/SE offshore breezes and moderate tide movement, while lower tides expose rocks and make the shorebreak steeper.

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Lineup Guide

The mouth of Virgin Creek and nearby rock outcrops focus peaks and can create strong rips and shore-pound, so expect punchy drops and local currents.

Respect the local peak and watch for submerged hazards during lower tidal stages.

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