Surf: Hollow, sectiony beachbreak best with smaller, peaky swells and medium tides. E wind is offshore. A consistent spot popular with shortboarders and bodyboarders. Environment: Easily accessed from the paved car park above the beach. Restrooms here. Surf: General: The pebbly sand surrounding the mouth of Santa Rosa Creek fronts the main surf spot in Cambria, running about a half-mile along Moonstone Beach Drive. It's a bowly, peaky, juicy beachbreak with a scattering of boulders -- short, sectiony rides with a few gems thrown in for interest. Not quite a primo surfing destination, though a reliable source for finding something rideable if the Cayucos Pier sucks or if the San Simeon area is too funky. There's also plenty of room, but that doesn't necessarily translate into popping peaks up and down the beach. Much of it is a shorebreak-type setup when the swell's small, and it can get pretty heavy if the swell is big enough and hitting just right. Tides: Low Size: Waist high-overhead Wind: E, NE Swell: NW, W, SW Bottom: Sand with some rock. Paddling: Minimal. Spot Rating: Kinda fun. Access: From the north or south, exit Highway 1 onto Moonstone Beach Drive and pull into the signed asphalt parking lot for Santa Rosa Creek at the southern end of the road. Crowds: Crowd Factor: Popular but polite. Local Vibe: It can be a little competitive. Environment: Mostly clean. Hazards: Shallow shorebreak, sharks. Season: September