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    Big Sur, CA: 1 Surf Breaks | River-mouth | Quiver
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    Best Surf Beaches in Big Sur

    4.7·3 reviews
    1 beaches

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    Best of 1 Big Sur spots

    Andrew Molera State Beach (river mouth)

    Surf score

    2/100

    Wave

    0.7 ft

    Wind

    Moderate

    Condition

    Poor Conditions

    Medium-period swell, moderate winds

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    Plan the next Big Sur session

    Use the city guide for spot choice, then move into timing, water temperature, or tide context.

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    Featured Beaches

    1 spots

    Andrew Molera State Beach (river mouth)

    Intermediate

    Big Sur rivermouth and point-style setup inside Andrew Molera State Park. It has right-breaking potential and meaningful access complexity.

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    Featured Beaches(1)

    Andrew Molera State Beach (river mouth)

    Intermediate

    Big Sur rivermouth and point-style setup inside Andrew Molera State Park. It has right-breaking potential and meaningful access complexity.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    About surfing in Big Sur

    Big Sur has 1 surf spot. They break down by skill level: 1 intermediate.
    The top-ranked surf spots in Big Sur are: 1. Andrew Molera State Beach (river mouth) (4.7/5). Rankings are based on community ratings, reviews, and recent surf intel.
    Big Sur's surf spots are generally suited for intermediate to advanced surfers. Beginners should check individual spot reports for days with smaller, mellower conditions.
    Water temperatures in the area range from 55-72°F. In summer, spring suit or 3/2mm is typical. In winter, bring 4/3mm.

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