Unlike Southern California, Northern California is cold, rugged, sharky and holds some of great surf but be prepared to battle against big waves and strong winds. Facing into North Pacific with endless reefs, points and beaches but most with difficult access. Dominant wind is from the north or north-west and swell from the north-west or west. Autumn through to spring is the most consistent with a succession of swells hammering the coastline. Sparsely populated this is still considered to be a surfing frontier by many.
The surf city battle is between Huntington Beach, CA (Southern California) versus Santa Cruz, CA (Northern California). Both claim "surf city," however, Santa Cruz was the site of first recorded surfing in California brought over by Hawaiians. Also, Santa Cruz is home to Santa Cruz Surfing Museum.
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Surfing
in Northern California isn't without its dangers -- we're smack in the
middle of the "Red Triangle," where there are more great white shark
attacks than anywhere else in the world, and Jeff advises against
surfing after a rain storm, as pollution and health hazards do exist at
some beaches. Also, be sure to heed our warnings about spots that are
expert-only -- strong currents, rip tides, big rocks, and other hazards
aren't to be trifled with. - See more at:
http://www.norcalhostels.org//news/surfs-best-breaks-santa-cruz-point-reyes#sthash.nLWUzCbu.dpuf
Surfing
in Northern California isn't without its dangers -- we're smack in the
middle of the "Red Triangle," where there are more great white shark
attacks than anywhere else in the world, and Jeff advises against
surfing after a rain storm, as pollution and health hazards do exist at
some beaches. Also, be sure to heed our warnings about spots that are
expert-only -- strong currents, rip tides, big rocks, and other hazards
aren't to be trifled with. - See more at:
http://www.norcalhostels.org//news/surfs-best-breaks-santa-cruz-point-reyes#sthash.nLWUzCbu.dpuf
Surfing
in Northern California isn't without its dangers -- we're smack in the
middle of the "Red Triangle," where there are more great white shark
attacks than anywhere else in the world, and Jeff advises against
surfing after a rain storm, as pollution and health hazards do exist at
some beaches. Also, be sure to heed our warnings about spots that are
expert-only -- strong currents, rip tides, big rocks, and other hazards
aren't to be trifled with. - See more at:
http://www.norcalhostels.org//news/surfs-best-breaks-santa-cruz-point-reyes#sthash.nLWUzCbu.dpuf
Surfing
in Northern California isn't without its dangers -- we're smack in the
middle of the "Red Triangle," where there are more great white shark
attacks than anywhere else in the world, and Jeff advises against
surfing after a rain storm, as pollution and health hazards do exist at
some beaches. Also, be sure to heed our warnings about spots that are
expert-only -- strong currents, rip tides, big rocks, and other hazards
aren't to be trifled with. - See more at:
http://www.norcalhostels.org//news/surfs-best-breaks-santa-cruz-point-reyes#sthash.nLWUzCbu.dpuf
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