Princeton Breakwater
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Princeton Breakwater surf guide

Princeton Breakwater is an easily accessible surf spot located along the coast that caters to a variety of surfers. Its semi-hollow, wedgy beach break is sheltered from the larger outside surf and the prevailing northwest winds thanks to a long jetty. This place is quite popular among local surfers and usually gets crowded, so it’s a good idea to head out early if you want some waves to yourself. You can park right along Hwy 1, and it's just a short walk to the break.

This spot works best with southwest swells and can handle swell sizes around 3 feet (about 1 meter). It breaks primarily over boulders and sand, making for different wave conditions depending on where you are in the lineup. You can expect the waves to break mostly right, which is great for beginners looking to practice. Low tide is the best time to surf here and northeast winds help to clean up the conditions, so keep that in mind when planning your session.

Princeton Breakwater is a solid spot for beginner surfers, offering manageable waves that allow for practice without too much danger. Just be cautious of the sharp inshore rocks while you're out there. Given its popularity, you might find yourself sharing the waves with lots of other surfers, so be prepared for a bit of a crowd.

Surf reports and surf forecasts nearby Princeton Breakwater

Rockaway Beach
California, United States
Beach break
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Francis Beach/Half Moon Bay State Beach
California, United States
Beach break
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Half Moon Bay
California, United States
Beach break
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Lindamar (Pacifica)
California, United States
Beach break
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Princeton Breakwater
California, United States
Unknown break
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Princeton Jetty
California, United States
Jetty break
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Pedro Point
California, United States
Reef break
Sat19
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Montara State Beach
California, United States
Beach break
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Mavericks
California, United States
Reef break
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Maverick's
California, United States
Reef break, Offshore break, Canyon break
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