Surf GuideCalifornia
Cape Mendocino
A raw, wind-prone cape with shifting McNutt Gulch peaks-exposed to long southwest groundswells and notorious for rips and a shark presence offshore. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Cape Mendocino in California.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelIntermediate
LocationCalifornia, US
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The Wave
The break tidily responds to WSW-SW groundswells and cleans up with E to NE offshore flow.
Mid-rising tides often make the peaks more organized for intermediate turns.
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Steep beach and hidden rocks create powerful rips.
Respect the local peak and watch for submerged hazards during lower tidal stages.
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