Garbage Beach / Sunsett Cliffs
Rate this spot:rated: 4 out of 5 by 3 surfers
Surf Spot Details
| Wave Quality Rating | 4 |
|---|---|
| Type of Wave | Reef break |
| Direction of Wave | Right |
| Bottom | Rocky reef |
| Difficulty | Intermediate surfer |
| Crowd Level | Packed |
| Hazards | Rocks, Locals, Rips |
General Description
Garbage beach located on sunsett cliffs is a premium surfing spot. There are numerous breaks dotted up and down the cliffs some are very very sketchy.
Garbage beach has the easiest access by using the stairs or locals will know of a rope route that accesses the sandy part of the beach. This is the place to come when its big. With plenty of channels to paddle out in. Although its an easy paddle out that requires minimal duckdiving if any its a long long paddle out.
Garbage is broken up into two primary breaks, north and south. North garbage produces long rights with a fast left. South garbage produces long lefts and good rights. When theres a swell this is place to surf. Garbage can handle just about any size and often will stay clean longer due to the kelp beds beyond. If you are lucky enough to surf Garbage on a big swell you can get some insanly long rides.
The waves here a pretty powerfull so always use caution. Although its a reef break you are unluckly to injure yourself as generally you paddle pretty far out. Just avoid it on low-negative tides.
Before you paddle out spend a little time checking for the channels as theres no sense in making something harder than it needs to be. The only downside to Garbage is that on a swell you can guarantee it will be packed - insanly crowded. It does not have a large takeoff zone so the crowds will be very concentrated. On a crowded day you have to surf with some force otherwise the locals will eat you alive and you wont catch a thing.
Be careful of sneaker sets as these can really test your metal. Use caution, respect the locals, and you will have a good time.
Garbage beach has the easiest access by using the stairs or locals will know of a rope route that accesses the sandy part of the beach. This is the place to come when its big. With plenty of channels to paddle out in. Although its an easy paddle out that requires minimal duckdiving if any its a long long paddle out.
Garbage is broken up into two primary breaks, north and south. North garbage produces long rights with a fast left. South garbage produces long lefts and good rights. When theres a swell this is place to surf. Garbage can handle just about any size and often will stay clean longer due to the kelp beds beyond. If you are lucky enough to surf Garbage on a big swell you can get some insanly long rides.
The waves here a pretty powerfull so always use caution. Although its a reef break you are unluckly to injure yourself as generally you paddle pretty far out. Just avoid it on low-negative tides.
Before you paddle out spend a little time checking for the channels as theres no sense in making something harder than it needs to be. The only downside to Garbage is that on a swell you can guarantee it will be packed - insanly crowded. It does not have a large takeoff zone so the crowds will be very concentrated. On a crowded day you have to surf with some force otherwise the locals will eat you alive and you wont catch a thing.
Be careful of sneaker sets as these can really test your metal. Use caution, respect the locals, and you will have a good time.
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