San Elijo State Beach

[mars]

Originally Posted by wavster

I'd suggest stowing your rods or at least leashing them and everything
else when launching from an open ocean spot like Cardiff.
Sets can sneak in before you make it past the break (or when
landing)...

Yep – last week I punched through a small waist-high set and was “in the clear” when I saw a head-high clean-up set stacking on the outside. Fortunately, the tide was high and the surf was mushy so it didn’t break on me. Almost went home to trade the yak for the board.

I always store my gear if there’s any surf at all, especially when landing. And when I don’t store gear, I at least leash down the rods, even in the ankle-slappers at LJ.

Good luck!

[h2ofishfo]

launched right infront of the campgrounds last july huge sets there & almost impossible 2 time at the day had to jump off at about 5 ft just 2 avoid flipping it but its a short paddle made bait qiuck....its not a renound surfing spot for nuttn

[wavster]

It's where I took my Trident on its maiden open ocean launch (excluding LJ).
Definitely needed to store the rods, due to the sets coming in. I didn't flip
nor did I have to bail, but timing is everything and you will get wet.

Beginners may have some difficulty at this spot...