Pleasure Point • Surf Spot Statistics

Best Surf Season (November - March)

Pleasure Point's winter is the heart of the action. As the North Pacific storm track strengthens and the Aleutian Low deepens, average wave heights jump to around 7ft (2.2m) with periods of 13 seconds or more. That combination is pure power. The dominant swell comes from the W and WNW, but the southeast-facing nook means the best, most lined-up waves tend to arrive when a WSW/SW/S component mixes into the primary WNW groundswell. Offshore winds from the N, WNW, NW and NNW keep the faces clean and the takeoffs open, making Pleasure Point one of the most consistent winter set-ups in Northern California. Expect pumping, heavy waves and plenty of rain-soaked, dawn-patrol glory.

Fair Surf Season (April, May & October)

The shoulder months of April, May and October occupy the middle ground. Average heights still hover around 5-6ft (1.5-2m), but the energy is less consistent and periods dip a bit. The weather becomes friendlier, with lighter winds and more comfortable air temperatures, while the water stays cold enough for a hood in spring and gradually becomes more inviting by mid-autumn. These months often produce the most user-friendly conditions at Pleasure Point: solid waves, cleaner surfaces and fewer of winter's storms.

Low Surf Season (June - September)

Summer sees the North Pacific High pressure system lock in, pushing the storm track north and flattening the swell window. Average wave heights shrink to around 4-5ft (1.2-1.5m) through July and August, with periods near 11 seconds. The wind is offshore or nearly glassy over 90 percent of the time, so Pleasure Point turns into a smooth, technically challenging, summertime playground. It is still very surfable, but the power, size and thick winter juice are missing. Hunt for the occasional southern-hemisphere pulse or NW summer groundswell to light up the inside sections.