Surfing Pacifica Waves
Surfing is popular at all of Pacifica's beaches. While Linda Mar (Pacifica) Beach draws surfers of all abilities, Rockaway and Sharp Park are best attempted by experienced surfers. Big waves are common in the winter and treacherous rip currents can be challenging.
Caution: Check with rangers or lifeguards that conditions are safe for your planned activities.
Surfing Lessons
The City of Pacifica has approved the following surfing camps:
- Adventure Out, 3-hour lessons every day, 2-day clinics, at Pacifica State Beach (Linda Mar Beach).
- University of Surfing, Group and private lessons, year-round, at Pacifica State Beach (Linda Mar Beach). Basic through advanced instruction.
- Surf Camp Pacifica, 3-hour Surf Camps for children 6-18, adult 2½-hour Surf Camps, at Pacifica State Beach (Linda Mar Beach).
Linda Mar (Pacifica) Beach
Surfing Competitions
Pacifica Beaches have been the hosts to a number of surfing competitions in recent years.
Marine Mammal Surf Festival
July or August, Linda Mar Beach
Sponsored by Nor Cal Surf Shop. The goal of the
festival is to raise awareness about the slaughtering of dolphins and whales. The event will feature
both shortboard and longboard competitions.
Nor Cal Surf Shop
Kahuna Kupuna
July TBA, 2024 Linda Mar Beach.
Kahuna Kupuna is Hawaiian Big Chief Grandparent. 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, followed by an evening reception with live music, dinner, and awards. Age group categories beginning at age 40 and extending all the way up to age 79 and older. Stand-up Paddleboard division, team surfing divisions (which include participants under age 40).
Kahuna Kupuna
Grom Fest
June TBA, 2024, Linda Mar Beach.
Sponsored by the Pedro Point Surf Club
Uncle Dick's Surf Fest
November or December, Rockaway Beach.
Two-day event, longboard division, junior and senior divisions
Sponsored by the
Nor Cal Surf Shop
Mori Point
The land at Mori Point was acquired by the National Park Service in 2004. Since then, they have been working to preserve the natural habitat and develop hiking trails for public use. Among the improvements on Mori Ridge are
- A system of trails that replace a spider web of previous informal foot paths
- Protection and restoration of 33 acres of wetlands and other ecosystems
- Installation of a raised wooden deck along Mori Road to permit wildlife to pass underneath.
- Establish connections to the Coastal Trail, routing it through Mori Point
Coastal Trail
A 7-mile waterfront trail connects Pacifica's waterfront from Sharp Park Beach to Linda Mar Beach. The trail passes through Mori Point, along the Calera Creek valley, on to Rockaway Beach and down to Linda Mar Beach.
