The Wave
When it works the sandbar favors west-to-southwest groundswells and cleans up with E-NE winds (true offshore on this stretch).
Low-mid tide with a rising tide generally produces the best, punchy short rides.
Surf GuideCalifornia
Hare Creek
A sheltered pocket sandbar just south of Fort Bragg that pulses into short, hollow lefts and rights on winter W-SW groundswells. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Hare Creek in California.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelIntermediate
LocationCalifornia, US
Forecast
- Waves 4-6 ft+
- Period 5 s
- Wind NW 11 kt
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Lineup Insights
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Parking is tight and approaches drop into a shallow, cold beach with nearby rocks and occasional pollution - plan for a short walk and a thick wetsuit.
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