advanced
Half Moon Bay, California, United States
Sand Beach
Sand Beach in Half Moon Bay offers dramatic coastal scenery with strong Pacific swells and cool water temperatures typical of Northern California beaches. This advanced spot requires experience with powerful waves, rip currents, and rugged conditions. Always check wave forecasts and use caution near the rocky outcrops.

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Details
- Location
- Half Moon Bay, California, United States
- Type
- ocean
- Difficulty
- advanced
- Coordinates
- 37.2671, -122.4123