Located in Monterey County, California, Zmudowski State Beach is an alright beach break that offers up some decent rides on smaller swells. The waves here are pretty easy to surf and break for up to 100 meters over a sandy bottom. Watch out for big grey predators.
What are the best surf conditions for Zmudowski State Beach?
Gets good between waist-high and overhead. We recommend riding a longboard if smaller and a shortboard when the size picks up. This break is suitable for all levels of surfer. The surf here is consistent (7/10) and will generally be uncrowded (4/10). The best winds are from the East. The best swells are from the Northwest or Southwest. Works on a mid to high tide best.
We recommend wearing a 4/3 year-round here. Water temperatures range from 12 to 15. See the temperature chart below for more data on this.
