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Mesa

A hidden, cliff-backed reef break off Mesa Lane that rewards incoming W-SW groundswells with short, punchy peaks over a rocky bottom. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Mesa in California.

Break TypeReef Break
Skill LevelIntermediate - Advanced
LocationCalifornia, US
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The Wave

Steep stairs and a sharp rocky reef make entry awkward and wipeouts hazardous, and the lineup fills quickly when a west swell peels.

Waves tend to work on an incoming (rising) tide with W-WSW swell and clean up under light NE winds, typically in fall through spring.

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Lineup Guide

Steep stairs and a sharp rocky reef make entry awkward and wipeouts hazardous, and the lineup fills quickly when a west swell peels.

Respect the local peak and watch for submerged hazards during lower tidal stages.

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