The Rivermouth

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Surf Spot Details
Wave Quality Rating4
Type of WaveRivermouth
Direction of WaveRight & left
BottomSand
DifficultyIntermediate surfer
Crowd LevelCan Get Busy
HazardsLocals, 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 / Cost

Parking is a little hard to find on the weekends. But a week day no problem.

Where to Stay

Any one of the hotels off of beach Street.

Surf Schools

Richard Scmidtt is down the beach at cowells

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