Located in San Mateo, California, Montara State Beach is a decent beach break that offers up some powerful waves while also handling size. The waves here are easy to surf when smaller but quickly get serious when overhead. Know your limits here.
What are the best surf conditions for Montara State Beach?
Gets good between waist-high and double overhead. We recommend riding a longboard here when smaller and a shortboard then step up as the swell picks up. This break is suitable for all levels of surfer. The surf here is pretty consistent (6/10) and will get busy at peak times (5/10). The best winds are from the East. The best swells are from the Northwest and West. Works best on low to mid tides.
We recommend wearing a 4/3 in the summer and a 5/4 in the winter. Water temperatures range between 15 and 10 degrees. See the temperature chart below for more data on this.
