Penascal surf guide
Surf: General: A fairly heavy righthander. Bowly and shallow, shifty and a bit technical, with occasional rock hazards -- but the ride can be long. At low tide the wave ledges in certain sections, but is generally thick at all times, moving a lot of water. It picks up a lot of swell and is a consistently good place to check and surf, but it is not easy to master.
Tides: Low.
Size: Overhead to quadruple overhead
Wind: NE, ENE
Swell: S, SSW
Bottom: Rock.
Paddling: Medium
Spot Rating: Fun.
Access: Simple.
Crowds: Crowd Factor: Can get crowded, but the wave takes care of it.
Local Vibe: Mellow.
Environment: Clean
Hazards: Turning your back to the ocean.
Season: March-October