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General: On big winter swells and the occasional macking S swell, 38th transforms into a world-class wave. On the biggest swells, it is possible to ride a wave from First Peak Pleasure Point all the way through 38th Avenue. Tides: Low tide Size: Knee high-2X overhead Wind: NE, N, NW, glassy Swell: SSW, SW, W, NW Bottom: Rock-reef, sand, kelp Paddling: Minimal to moderate depending on size. Spot Rating: Quite good.
Beginner-Intermediate
Ask any local, access here is too easy. Just pull up to the cliff and park, then scramble down the numerous stairways.
January-December
Crowd Factor: Very crowded. This place is extremely popular with everyone. Mid-week is the best call. Local Vibe: Very edgy, especially when it's good.
Minimal. It used to be bad at Sewer Peak but no longer.
Longboarder, kelp, long lulls, angry flesh eating sea otters, crowds, surfers with tattoos and bald heads.