Pomponio State Beach

I used to skim at this beach when foam boards were a new thing. There are many large shore breaks in the 4-6 ft range. Can get quite insane if a storm is brewing. You usually have the place to yourself. Probably my all time favorite spot. The beach is located one beach over from San Gregorio on highway 1… Continue »

Pillars Point

A gnarly place to skim a good wide beach with a steep incline makes it a good takeoff into the 2-4 foot waves. Hit it during the late summer (mid July- August) crowds on the weekend nobody during the week. check it out! Take 91 to Cabrillo Hwy and go north or take I 5 north (if my info is… Continue »

San Gregorio

An excellent spot on weekdays no crowds. nice steep beach is a good take off to the 3-4 foot waves during high tide is the best where as it can get to be almost 7 feet with good tight barrels. Directions:Take highway 1 south if your heading from like Pacifica, but if your coming from say Pescadero you should go… Continue »

State Beach

The best spot on the coast when the wind is not up and there is no trough or dead water in front of the waves. Straight waves come in ( 2 – 5 ft), while siders are rare. Very strong barrels…This place is a must check place, because at times it is going off. Often good in the summer with… Continue »

Montara Beach

Very strong and powerful in the winter time. Cliffs on south side often block the wind. It’s a good high tide place and on occasion can get troughy ( yuck ). The best time of the year to skim is in the winter months by the south end and in the summer near the middle. Montara makes a good solid… Continue »