intermediate
Half Moon Bay, California, United States

Montara State Beach

Montara State Beach offers rugged coastal swimming with cold Pacific waters and sandy beaches ideal for intermediate to advanced swimmers. Conditions can be unpredictable with currents and swells, requiring good ocean awareness and swimming ability. Check rip current advisories and tide charts, and consider a wetsuit year-round.

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Montara State Beach

37.5454, -122.5144

Details

Location
Half Moon Bay, California, United States
Type
ocean
Difficulty
intermediate
Coordinates
37.5454, -122.5144

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