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Shelter Cove

Remote break on California's Lost Coast. Extremely isolated — long drive on winding roads. Powerful waves, cold water, no crowds. True adventure surfing.

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Best Conditions

Swell Direction

W, NW

Swell Size

4–12 ft

Tide

mid tide

Wind

offshore (E)

Season

winter

Skill Level

Advanced — Expert

Location

County

Humboldt

Region

Lost Coast

Coordinates

40.0265, -124.0710

NOAA Buoy

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