Zmudowski State Beach

California

SELECT DAY

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11:00 AM America/Los_Angeles
Surf Quality:
POOR

Current Conditions

POOR
Poor conditions right now. Tiny waves under 1ft with quality 11s ground swell but pretty windy at 12kt Note: winds from E would be better. Might want to wait for better conditions.

🌬️ WIND

N
E
S
W
12
kt

🌊 SWELL

N
E
S
W
0.7
ft
🌊
Swell Height
0.7ft
🌊
Swell Period
11s
💨
Wind Speed
12kt
🌡️
Air Temp
17°C
💨
Wind Gusts
--kt
🌧️
Precipitation
0mm
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Secondary Swell
0.4ft @ 7s

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📍 Local Knowledge

Zmudowski State Beach in Monterey is an exposed beach break known for its reliable surf throughout the year, with winter offering the most consistent clean waves. The break features both left and right-hand waves and is not significantly affected by tide changes. Despite its consistency, it tends to remain uncrowded. Hazards include rips and sharks. Optimal surf conditions occur when a west swell pairs with east offshore winds, especially during January.

Best Swell: SW
Bottom: Sand

Ideal Conditions

Swell: W
Wind: E

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