Surf spot

Saint George Reef Lighthouse

Forecast conditions and map view for Saint George Reef Lighthouse in USA, California, Del Norte. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: USA, California, Del Norte
Coordinates: 41.8414, -124.3752

Metric
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Wave height (m)	1.2	1.2	1.1	1.1	1	1	1	1	1.1	1.2	1.3	1.3	1.4	1.3	1.2	1.2	1.1	1.1	1.1	0.7	0.3	0.3	0.4	1.1	1.3	1.3	1.6	1.2	0.5	0.3	0.4	0.8	1.1	1.5	1.6	1.5	1.4	1.4	1.4	1.4	1.4	1.4	1.3	1.3	1.3	1.4	1.4	1.4	1.4	1.3	1.3	1.3	1.2	0.6	1.4	1.6
Wave direction	NW	NW	NW	NW	NW	NW	NW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WSW	WSW	WNW	WNW	NW	NW	NW	NW	WNW	W	W	WNW	NW	NW	NW	NW	NW	NW	NW	NW	NW	NW	NW	NW	NW	NW	NW	NW	NW	NW	NW	NW	NW	W	NW	NNW
Wave period (s)	6.9	7	7	7	7	6.8	6.5	6.3	6.3	6.3	6.3	6.3	6.5	6.5	6.7	6.5	6.4	6.2	6	7.3	8	8.3	6.5	6.2	6	5.8	5.5	5.8	7	9.1	7	7.3	6.3	5.7	5.5	5.5	5.7	5.8	5.9	6	6.1	6.2	6.2	6.2	6.3	6.4	6.5	6.5	6.5	6.5	6.5	6.5	6.7	10.3	5.6	5.7
Wave energy (kJ)	128	134	125	109	101	88	83	87	98	111	126	138	154	152	132	118	92	92	92	54	15	16	16	85	120	117	162	103	21	11	13	67	103	142	151	142	132	133	140	145	146	144	136	134	136	152	166	161	156	147	143	138	129	81	116	172
Wind speed (km/h)	5.8	9	8.4	5.6	10.9	18.9	20.2	20.3	17.2	17.4	10	5	18.4	31.3	28.7	6.1	1.8	14.4	12	26.9	47.4	48.1	29.7	6.8	6.5	6.9	8.9	27.6	51.9	59.8	46.7	4.8	9.5	7.6	9.5	13.1	2.9	10.6	14.1	20.5	25.3	22.7	18.9	19.9	18.7	19.6	21.4	13	12.3	9.3	8.2	8.4	5.2	9.8	8.4	11.2
Wind direction	ECross	ECross	ECross	SWCross	SSWCross	SCross	SCross	SSWCross	SSECross	SECross	SECross	WSWCross	NWCross	NNWCross	NNWCross	ENECross	NEGlassy	NCross	NECross	NWCross	NNWBlown out	NNWBlown out	NNWCross	ESECross	SECross	NNECross	NNECross	NNWCross	NNWBlown out	NNWBlown out	NNWBlown out	ENEGlassy	SECross	NNECross	NECross	WNWCross	ESEGlassy	SCross	SSECross	SECross	SECross	SECross	SECross	SCross	SCross	SSECross	SSECross	SECross	SECross	SECross	SECross	SWCross	NWCross	NWCross	NCross	NCross

Saint George Reef Lighthouse is a remote, exposed North Coast surf spot off Del Norte County, California, near Crescent City. It’s centered around the rocky reef and lighthouse area that sits far offshore, making it one of the more isolated and serious waves in the region.

Spot character

Type: Heavy, exposed reef break
Wave quality: Can be powerful and hollow when conditions line up
Consistency: Inconsistent, highly tide- and swell-dependent
Crowd factor: Extremely low due to access and remoteness

Best conditions

Swell: Solid NW to WNW swell with enough size to wrap in
Wind: Light offshore or calm; strong winds usually make it unruly
Tide: Often best on a specific tide window depending on reef exposure
Season: Fall and winter generally offer the most reliable surf in Northern California

Hazards

Very dangerous access: This is not a casual or beginner-friendly surf location
Reef/rock exposure: Sharp rocks and shallow sections create serious impact risk
Cold water: Expect Northern California water temperatures; a full wetsuit is essential
Strong currents and heavy surf: Conditions can change quickly and become unforgiving

Overall

Saint George Reef Lighthouse is the kind of spot that appeals to experienced, adventurous surfers looking for a remote and powerful reef break. It’s more about committing to a big, exposed North Coast session than an easy recreational surf.