Overview
State Line is a sand-bottom beach break sitting right on the California-Oregon border, where sandbars form between rocky sections to produce better-than-average beachbreak. Peaks break both left and right, so you can go either way depending on the bank you paddle out to.
When It Works
The spot draws swell from south through west-southwest to northwest and stays rideable from 0.6 m / 2 ft to 2.4 m / 8 ft. It's a consistent break, and the banks between the rocks come into their own on a small swell, when they shape up cleaner than your average beachbreak.
Wind and Tide
Look for northeast offshore wind, and glassy or offshore mornings when the sandbars are firing. It comes alive on mid and high tide, with a rising tide generally the better call.
Local Tips
The lineup stays fairly quiet, and the mellow beachbreak makes it an approachable spot for beginners. Just be aware there's a modest shark concern to keep in mind.
Access
Enter through Pelican State Beach at the state line, then drive north a couple hundred yards (220 m) to a tree-fringed car park with free parking.
