Surf: Powerful, hollow beachbreak that is never flat. Lots of wind. Sandbars are influenced by the flow of the Santa Maria River. The mouth can have an excellent sandbar following heavy rainfall. Best with incoming tides. Bad currents. Directions: Located at the end of Hwy 166 from Guadalupe. Environment: Located at the end of Hwy 166 from Guadalupe. The road near the beach is often blanketed with sand.