Cape Mendocino Reviews and Ratings
(Humboldt County, USA)
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Visitor reviews of Cape Mendocino surf break
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“Good luck, this place is wild, gnarly rips,big surf and if ya get lucky and score when the wind isnt howling and get the balls to paddle out u better make it quick cause mr.white is always lookin for a snack out there, thats his home. And he's always there....”
lostcoast lou from UNITED STATES - 17 Apr 2013
Cape Mendocino Ratings
Overall: 2.0. Based on 1 vote and 1 review. Vote
Quality on a good day: 2.0(1 star: Even when the swell and winds are optimum, the waves are poor quality, 5 stars: If conditions are right, the waves will be World Class). |
Consistency of Surf: 3.0(1: Cape Mendocino is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Difficulty Level: 4.0(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only). |
Water Quality: 3.0(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 3.0(1: Often too crowded. 5: Cape Mendocino is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 5.0(1: Getting to Cape Mendocino requires an overland expedition or chartering a boat. 3: A 30 minute walk from the nearest parking. 5: Park a vehicle right by the break). |

