{"id":1406,"date":"2019-08-08T11:34:28","date_gmt":"2019-08-08T15:34:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/orcalcoast.com\/?page_id=1406"},"modified":"2020-06-07T16:22:27","modified_gmt":"2020-06-07T20:22:27","slug":"surfing-near-crescent-city","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/orcalcoast.com\/index.php\/surfing-near-crescent-city\/","title":{"rendered":"Surfing Near Crescent City"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/orcalcoast.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/windsurfingGBP1010682.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-951 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/orcalcoast.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/windsurfingGBP1010682-300x210.jpg\" alt=\"Surfing near Crescent City\" width=\"300\" height=\"210\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/orcalcoast.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/windsurfingGBP1010682-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/orcalcoast.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/windsurfingGBP1010682.jpg 500w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 85vw, 300px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/210;\" \/><\/a>There are six spots that are favorites for surfing in the Crescent City &#8211; Del Norte area. They are (north to south): Kellogg Beach, Point St. George, Garth&#8217;s Reef, Whaler Beach, South Beach, and<br \/>\nEnderts Beach. Sharks have been identified at all locations, so be careful.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Kellogg Beach<\/strong> is located well to the north of the city, near Lake Earl. This beach is a local secret. Surfing is not affected by the tides, but is best with easterly winds and southwest swells.<\/p>\n<p><iframe data-src=\"http:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps?f=q&amp;source=s_q&amp;hl=en&amp;geocode=&amp;q=41.868798%C2%B0++-124.212485%C2%B0&amp;sll=41.778806,-124.253377&amp;sspn=0.011649,0.027552&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;z=14&amp;ll=41.869249,-124.21178&amp;output=embed\" width=\"425\" height=\"350\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe><br \/>\n<small><a style=\"color: #0000ff; text-align: left;\" href=\"http:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps?f=q&amp;source=embed&amp;hl=en&amp;geocode=&amp;q=41.868798%C2%B0++-124.212485%C2%B0&amp;sll=41.778806,-124.253377&amp;sspn=0.011649,0.027552&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;z=14&amp;ll=41.869249,-124.21178\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View Larger Map<\/a><\/small><\/p>\n<p><strong>Point St. George<\/strong> and Garth&#8217;s Reef are both north west of Crescent City, west of the airport.<br \/>\nPoint St. George is to the north. Because this beach is not easy to get to, it rarely gets crowded. Winter, at low tide, is considered to be the best time to surf here.<\/p>\n<p><iframe data-src=\"http:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps?f=q&amp;source=s_q&amp;hl=en&amp;geocode=&amp;q=41.784768%C2%B0++-124.254584%C2%B0&amp;sll=42.407333,-124.421774&amp;sspn=0.092274,0.220413&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;z=14&amp;ll=41.784768,-124.254584&amp;output=embed\" width=\"425\" height=\"350\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe><br \/>\n<small><a style=\"color: #0000ff; text-align: left;\" href=\"http:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps?f=q&amp;source=embed&amp;hl=en&amp;geocode=&amp;q=41.784768%C2%B0++-124.254584%C2%B0&amp;sll=42.407333,-124.421774&amp;sspn=0.092274,0.220413&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;z=14&amp;ll=41.784768,-124.254584\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View Larger Map<\/a><\/small><\/p>\n<p>Garth&#8217;s Reef is a short distance to the south. Winter is also the best time for breaks when winds are from the north. Look out for sharks.<\/p>\n<p><iframe data-src=\"http:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps?f=q&amp;source=s_q&amp;hl=en&amp;geocode=&amp;q=41.778505%C2%B0++-124.253359%C2%B0&amp;sll=41.784768,-124.254584&amp;sspn=0.046592,0.110207&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;z=14&amp;ll=41.778806,-124.253377&amp;output=embed\" width=\"425\" height=\"350\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe><br \/>\n<small><a style=\"color: #0000ff; text-align: left;\" href=\"http:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps?f=q&amp;source=embed&amp;hl=en&amp;geocode=&amp;q=41.778505%C2%B0++-124.253359%C2%B0&amp;sll=41.784768,-124.254584&amp;sspn=0.046592,0.110207&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;z=14&amp;ll=41.778806,-124.253377\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View Larger Map<\/a><\/small><\/p>\n<p><strong>Whaler Island &#8211; Whaler Beach<\/strong> is at the southern end of town. Winter at low tide is best.<\/p>\n<p><iframe data-src=\"http:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps?f=q&amp;source=s_q&amp;hl=en&amp;geocode=&amp;q=41.744251%C2%B0++-124.176001%C2%B0&amp;sll=41.73519,-124.160541&amp;sspn=0.023314,0.055103&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;z=14&amp;ll=41.745422,-124.175164&amp;output=embed\" width=\"425\" height=\"350\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe><br \/>\n<small><a style=\"color: #0000ff; text-align: left;\" href=\"http:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps?f=q&amp;source=embed&amp;hl=en&amp;geocode=&amp;q=41.744251%C2%B0++-124.176001%C2%B0&amp;sll=41.73519,-124.160541&amp;sspn=0.023314,0.055103&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;z=14&amp;ll=41.745422,-124.175164\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View Larger Map<\/a><\/small><\/p>\n<p><strong>South Beach<\/strong> is located south of town, just west of US Route 101. Some reports are that best surf is at low tide while others report high tide to be the best. The surf is bigger on the south end. Look out for rocks.<\/p>\n<p><iframe data-src=\"http:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps?f=q&amp;source=s_q&amp;hl=en&amp;geocode=&amp;q=41.735190%C2%B0++-124.160541%C2%B0&amp;sll=41.87346,-124.217176&amp;sspn=0.023264,0.055103&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;z=14&amp;ll=41.73519,-124.160541&amp;output=embed\" width=\"425\" height=\"350\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe><br \/>\n<small><a style=\"color: #0000ff; text-align: left;\" href=\"http:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps?f=q&amp;source=embed&amp;hl=en&amp;geocode=&amp;q=41.735190%C2%B0++-124.160541%C2%B0&amp;sll=41.87346,-124.217176&amp;sspn=0.023264,0.055103&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;z=14&amp;ll=41.73519,-124.160541\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View Larger Map<\/a><\/small><\/p>\n<p><strong>Enderts Beach<\/strong> is south of town, in the redwoods national park. Surfing can be good throughout the year and is best around mid-tide. While there can be people on the beach, the surf is rarely crowded.<\/p>\n<p>Enderts Beach is quiet and secluded and not too long of a walk. Turn left onto Enderts Beach Road off of Highway 101.<\/p>\n<p>There are picnic tables at the overlook just above the parking lot. The bathrooms are about 3\/4 of the way down the trail to the beach.<\/p>\n<p><iframe data-src=\"http:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps?f=q&amp;source=s_q&amp;hl=en&amp;geocode=&amp;q=41.704917%C2%B0++-124.143676%C2%B0&amp;sll=41.745422,-124.175164&amp;sspn=0.011655,0.027552&amp;g=41.744251%C2%B0++-124.176001%C2%B0&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;ll=41.45996,-124.005039&amp;spn=0.023325,0.055103&amp;z=14&amp;output=embed\" width=\"425\" height=\"350\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe><br \/>\n<small><a style=\"color: #0000ff; text-align: left;\" href=\"http:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps?f=q&amp;source=embed&amp;hl=en&amp;geocode=&amp;q=41.704917%C2%B0++-124.143676%C2%B0&amp;sll=41.745422,-124.175164&amp;sspn=0.011655,0.027552&amp;g=41.744251%C2%B0++-124.176001%C2%B0&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;ll=41.45996,-124.005039&amp;spn=0.023325,0.055103&amp;z=14\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View Larger Map<\/a><\/small><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; There are six spots that are favorites for surfing in the Crescent City &#8211; Del Norte area. They are (north to south): Kellogg Beach, Point St. George, Garth&#8217;s Reef, Whaler Beach, South Beach, and Enderts Beach. Sharks have been identified at all locations, so be careful. Kellogg Beach is located well to the north &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/orcalcoast.com\/index.php\/surfing-near-crescent-city\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Surfing Near Crescent City&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1406","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/orcalcoast.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1406","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/orcalcoast.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/orcalcoast.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/orcalcoast.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/orcalcoast.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1406"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/orcalcoast.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1406\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1550,"href":"https:\/\/orcalcoast.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1406\/revisions\/1550"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/orcalcoast.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1406"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}