Waddell Creek
upper-intermediate
·river-mouth·Davenport, CABreak
river-mouth
Skill
Upper-intermediate
Rating
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Reviews
0
✓Parking nearby
✓Consistent waves
✓Wind sports
Rip currents
Strong currents
Sharks
Cold water
About This Spot
Exposed rivermouth and beach break at the base of the Santa Cruz Mountains, Waddell Creek picks up SW, W and NW swells and can deliver punchy peaks and river-mouth walls. Windsurfers and kitesurfers frequent the area when the wind is up.
Local Etiquette
Share the line-up with kite and wind surfers; stay clear of their lines and rigs.
Local Knowledge
Insider tips from local surfers
Spot Summary
Break Type
river-mouth
Best Swell
SSW–NW
Best Wind / Tide
NE–SE / 2–5 ft
Amenities
Parking
Restrooms
Showers
Hazards
- Rip currents
- Rocks near low tide
- Localism varies by peak
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