The Wave
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.
Surf GuideCalifornia
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
Forecast
- Waves 2-3 ft+
- Period 7 s
- Wind SW 4 kt
As of:
Spot Guide
Lineup Insights
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.
Watch the lone rock near the takeoff.
Deep Dive
Get the full picture in WaveWise.
Stop guessing and start surfing. WaveWise analyzes live data to find your best upcoming sessions so you spend less time planning and more time paddling out.
Hourly swells, wind & weather
Live tide windows & daylight
Session Finder ranking
Explore