The Rivermouth
Rate this spot:rated: 4 out of 5 by 1 surfers
Surf Spot Details
| Wave Quality Rating | 4 |
|---|---|
| Type of Wave | Rivermouth |
| Direction of Wave | Right & left |
| Bottom | Sand |
| Difficulty | Intermediate surfer |
| Crowd Level | Can Get Busy |
| Hazards | Locals, Seals, Pollution |
General Description
The San Lorenzo Rivermouth is a very inconsistant wave. It only developes a sand bar when the Santa Cruz mountains receive a hefty amount of rain. But when the sand bar sets in, this wave rivals any on the West Side. When going off, the peak starts about a 1/4 mile offshore and peels in both directions. Low tide you can get some barrels but for the most part its a steep ledgy wave made for carves. Only real dangers are Locals, Turds and the occasional seal swimming in/out of the mouth.
General Info
How to get there
Go to the boardwalk beach and look left. if its pumping you will know.
Access & Parking Info / CostParking is a little hard to find on the weekends. But a week day no problem.
Where to StayAny one of the hotels off of beach Street.
Surf SchoolsRichard Scmidtt is down the beach at cowells
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