Pacifica / Linda Mar
lower-intermediate
·beach·Pacifica, CABreak
Beach Break
Skill
Lower-intermediate
Rating
—
Reviews
0
✓Parking nearby
🏄Beginner friendly
✓Restrooms
✓Showers
Rip currents
Localism
Sharks
Cold water
About This Spot
Pacifica's main break is a long crescent beach offering peaks for all levels. The north end offers punchier waves, the middle is usually softer for beginners, and the south end near the cliff produces occasional lefts on south swells.
Local Etiquette
Respect surf schools and novices; don't hassle learners.
Local Knowledge
Insider tips from local surfers
Spot Summary
Break Type
beach
Best Swell
SSW–WNW
Best Wind / Tide
NE–SE / 2–6 ft
Amenities
Parking
Restrooms
Showers
Hazards
- Rip currents
- Rocks near low tide
- Localism varies by peak
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