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Expect the spot to light up on southwest/south groundswells with light northeast offshore breezes.
Surf GuideCalifornia
Three Arch Bay
A tucked, private cove off South Laguna with a rocky north arch and steep bluffs that focus southwest groundswells into short, punchy sand-and-rock peaks. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Three Arch Bay in California.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelIntermediate
LocationCalifornia, US
Forecast
- Waves 3-4 ft+
- Period 18 s
- Wind E 3 kt
As of:
Tide curve (forecast)
1.1 ftfalling
- Low0.1 ft
- High5.0 ft
- Low1.1 ft
- High5.3 ft
Spot Guide
Lineup Insights
Lineup Guide
The bay is tightly hemmed by high bluffs and an offshore rock outcrop at the north end, producing strong local rips and concentrated peaks.
Access is private so expect minimal regular traffic but sharp localism on good days.
Mid-tide windows and careful entry/exit are important because of urchin fields and rock shelves.
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