Beach BreakBeginner — Intermediateyear-round

Rockaway Beach Pacifica

Beach break just north of Linda Mar. Similar conditions but often less crowded. Fun peaks on smaller swells. Good for beginners learning NorCal surfing.

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Best Conditions

Swell Direction

W, NW

Swell Size

2–6 ft

Tide

any tide

Wind

offshore (E)

Season

year-round

Skill Level

Beginner — Intermediate

Location

County

San Mateo

Region

San Francisco

Coordinates

37.6020, -122.4975

NOAA Buoy

Nearby Spots

Linda Mar (Pacifica)

3101 ft · Beach Break · Best 2–6 ft

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Mavericks

7.4 mi · Reef Break · Best 15–60 ft

Half Moon Bay (Jetty)

7.6 mi · Jetty Break · Best 3–8 ft

Ocean Beach SF

10.7 mi · Beach Break · Best 4–15 ft

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