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Workable on winter W-NW groundswell with east to ESE offshore breezes.
The wave cleans best at low tide and often performs on a rising tide through the low window.
Surf GuideCalifornia
Simmons Reef
A short, powerful right over shallow reef north of Windansea that lights up into heavy, hollow barrels on W-NW groundswell and low tide. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Simmons Reef in California.
Break TypeReef Break
Skill LevelIntermediate - Advanced
LocationCalifornia, US
Live conditions
- Waves 3-4 ft+
- Period 14 s
- Wind W 8 kt
Tide curve (forecast)
1.2 ftfalling
- Low0.1 ft
- High5.0 ft
- Low1.1 ft
- High5.3 ft
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The lineup is compact and rocky - expect shallow takeoffs, strong rips and instant local pressure when it’s firing.
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