Haggertys PV

[plantsoncolors]

Im gonna say the hill path is worth it. The launch was easy on hightide and its only like 30-40 ft elevation gain compared to a 3 mi paddle. If you get there early, parking wasn't much of an issue, but they closed down the lot at the top of the path. I just parked on the street next to the entrance of the big lot. If you have a cart, its seems very doable with a heavier boat. I had no issue getting down with the inflatable and tackle but after paddling i took a couple breaks on the way back to the car haha.

Ocean people are good on social distancing, mostly older surfers but the runners were bad, no mask and zero care for 6 ft. Assess your risk accordingly. My wife’s on chemo so im pretty paranoid about this whole thing. Please wear your mask!

Have fun!

Also, it seemed legal to launch there, if anyone knows otherwise, let me know! Im a rule follower, especially with eco/ocean laws.

[ProfessorLongArms]

Originally Posted by plantsoncolors

Im gonna say the hill path is worth it. The launch was easy on hightide and its only like 30-40 ft elevation gain compared to a 3 mi paddle. If you get there early, parking wasn't much of an issue, but they closed down the lot at the top of the path. I just parked on the street next to the entrance of the big lot. If you have a cart, its seems very doable with a heavier boat. I had no issue getting down with the inflatable and tackle but after paddling i took a couple breaks on the way back to the car haha.

Ocean people are good on social distancing, mostly older surfers but the runners were bad, no mask and zero care for 6 ft. Assess your risk accordingly. My wife’s on chemo so im pretty paranoid about this whole thing. Please wear your mask!

Have fun!

Also, it seemed legal to launch there, if anyone knows otherwise, let me know! Im a rule follower, especially with eco/ocean laws.

Thanks for the intel! I might jump on a weather window with a dive friend this week.

I feel you on the frustration at the beach. I've sunbathers run up and get right in my face asking the standard beach-goer questions (including classics such as "Did you catch that fish?")

[daperrin]

So whats the surf break like at this spot. Is it suitable for a safe launch on most days? Thanks.

[ProfessorLongArms]

https://swellmagnet.com/surf-cams/to...am-and-report/

Not my fav kinda break, but not the worst looking.

[plantsoncolors]

Originally Posted by ProfessorLongArms

https://swellmagnet.com/surf-cams/to...am-and-report/

Not my fav kinda break, but not the worst looking.

The surfline cam is a bit better IMO, but yea, if you’re a goofy foot its a good wave.

[plantsoncolors]

Originally Posted by daperrin

So whats the surf break like at this spot. Is it suitable for a safe launch on most days? Thanks.

The island and PV keep it sheltered from almost all S swells it seems, but i bet a wsw could sneak in. Wintertime picks up a ton of NW swell and probably isn’t worth it to launch from there. Id say if the W swell is under 3 ft and you go on a high tide, it’d be easy, which is pretty much all summer. If the S is really big, def be careful. Its a rocky launch but thats the hardest part the bottom dropped out to 6ish feet really fast so waves were flat. There is a sandy beach with more waves too if thats more your thing.

The spot has a surfline cam to check out too, main reason im being so flagrant about name haha. Thats probably the best way to see if it would work for your situation. The bottom of the camera is the sandy beach.