Located in Monterey County, California, Salinas River State Beach is a fun beach break that offers up some powerful waves when the conditions line up. The waves here are challenging to surf and break for up to 100 meters over a sandy bottom. Barrels are the norm here, It’s a bit of a little brother to Moss Landing as it offers similar conditions but doesn’t handle the same size.
What are the best surf conditions for Salinas River State Beach?
Gets good between chest high and double overhead. We recommend riding a shortboard or a step-up here as the size picks up. This break is suitable for intermediate and advanced-level surfers. The surf here sometimes has a wave (4/10) and will be uncrowded (4/10). The best winds are from the East. The best swells are from the Northwest. Works on all tides.
We recommend wearing a 4/3 year-round here. Water temperatures range between 12 and 15 year-round. See the temperature chart below for more data on this.
