Surf: General: On a coastline littered with easily accessible right-hand points, its easy to write off the fickle, exclusive wave at Point Dume. The point breaks in front of private property, and legal access requires a 20-minute hike, but when it turns on its a fast, fun, long point with a decent amount of power. For those willing to walk, its definitely worth your time. Even better if you can park at a local's house. Tides: All tides. Size: Chest-high to double overhead. Wind: NE Swell: S, SW, W Bottom: Rock with sand. Paddling: Current tends to run when there's a proper groundswell in the water. Spot Rating: A quality right-hand point break that can be a bit fickle, but is good when the conditions come together. Access: Park at Point Dume State Beach near Westward Beach, then walk 20 minutes south along the beach to the point. Crowds: Crowd Factor: Gets busy when its on. Local Vibe: The wave is hard to access and breaks in front of private property, so it has a tight-knit crew of locals. Environment: About as clean as you can ask for in the Los Angeles area. Hazards: Rocks, urchins, surly locals. Season: Swells are most likely in summer and Autumn.