Beach BreakIntermediate — Advancedwinter

Sand Dollar Beach

One of the few accessible breaks in Big Sur. Protected cove with a sandy beach. Powerful waves on bigger swells. Dramatic cliff setting.

Beach break in cove

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Best Conditions

Swell Direction

W, NW

Swell Size

3–8 ft

Tide

mid tide

Wind

offshore (E)

Season

winter

Skill Level

Intermediate — Advanced

Location

County

Monterey

Region

Big Sur

Coordinates

35.9270, -121.4715

NOAA Buoy

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