Sand Dollar Beach
California Central Coast, United States · Surf Forecast
- Wave
- 1m
- Period
- 4.9s
- Wind
- 1 km/h Cross
- Tide
- Rising
Tide · today
Falling · Low in 29m5-day forecast
Scored for Shortboard · Intermediate · times in America/Los_Angeles local
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Sand Dollar Beach is a beach break over sand in California Central Coast, United States. It's at its best on 2.7–8.100000000000001m swells from the SW / W / NW with light offshore winds from the NE / E / SE, around mid to high tide. Every hour is scored for your board and skill level, so the rating reflects how it suits what you ride — not a one-size-fits-all star.
- Break type
- Beach
- Bottom
- Sand
- Best tide
- mid,high
- Best swell direction
- SW, W, NW
- Best wind direction
- NE, E, SE
- Ideal wave size
- 2.7m – 8.100000000000001m
Sand Dollar Beach surf FAQ
Is Sand Dollar Beach good for beginners?+
Sand Dollar Beach is a beach break over sand, usually breaking in the 2.7–8.100000000000001m range, and how suitable it is for beginners really depends on the size and power on the day — not a fixed label. Set the level to Beginner above and WaveCheck flags the smaller, cleaner hours worth paddling out for.
What's the best board for Sand Dollar Beach?+
Different days call for different boards. Sand Dollar Beach can get sizeable, so a shortboard comes into its own on bigger days, while a longboard still works when it drops small. Tap through the boards above to see the live score for whatever you'll be riding.
What tide is best for surfing Sand Dollar Beach?+
Sand Dollar Beach tends to work best around mid to high tide. The tide chart above shows the current stage plus the next high and low, so you can time your session.
What are the best conditions for Sand Dollar Beach?+
Look for 2.7–8.100000000000001m of swell from the SW / W / NW with light offshore winds from the NE / E / SE. The 5-day forecast above scores every hour, so you can spot the window at a glance.
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