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Big River Beach

Remote Mendocino coast beach break. Cold, rugged, and raw. Powerful NW swell lines up well here. Watch for rocks and strong currents.

Beach break at river mouth

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Best Conditions

Swell Direction

W, NW

Swell Size

4–10 ft

Tide

mid tide

Wind

offshore (E)

Season

winter

Skill Level

Advanced — Expert

Location

County

Mendocino

Region

Mendocino

Coordinates

39.3035, -123.7935

NOAA Buoy

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