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Bolsa Chica State Beach
Spot name * Wave Quality Rating * 1 of 5 2 of 5 3 of 5 4 of 5 5 of 5 Type of Wave * Reef break Beach break Point break Rivermouth Breakwater / groyne Direction of Wave * Right Left Right & left Bottom * Boulders Sand Sand & Rock Rocky reef Coral reef Artificial reef Unknown Difficulty * Beginners Intermediate surfer Advanced surfer Unknown Crowd Level * Empty Not Too Bad Can Get Busy Busy Packed Mental Unknown Hazards *
Taken from http://socalforecast.blogspot.com/ Bolsa generally works best on a combo of both S swell (170-195) and WNW swell (270-280). It does work with just one swell or with a combo of windswell and a longer period swell but it seems to pack the most bang for your buck when you get the 2 (or more) long-period swells. A couple of years ago they successfully built the Bolsa Chica outflow, which finally connected the Bolsa marshes with the ocean. In the process they dropped a couple of large jetties to stabilize the out-flow. The combination of these jetties and more sand being pushed out of the out-flow has started to create better wave shape at the south end of the state beach area. Beginners will probably want to avoid this spot
How to get there Access & Parking Info / CostMust pay for parking. You can get a year long pass for California state parks that works for Bolsa Chica as well as Huntington state beaches for $125. Where to Stay Equipment Hire Surf Schools When its Flat?
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