Surf spot

Cassidy

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Country: USA, California
Coordinates: 33.1720, -117.3677

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.6	0.6	0.7	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.8	0.8	0.9	1	1	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.7	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.4
Wave direction	WSW	SSW	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	WSW	WSW	W	W	W	W	W	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	W	W	W	W	W	SSW	SSW	SSW
Wave period (s)	7.5	8.8	4.7	5	5.1	5	5.4	5.6	5.8	6	5.9	5.8	5.8	5.4	6	5.2	5.6	6.5	6.8	5.5	5.7	5.4	5.5	10.8	13.4	12.6	12.6	12.6	12.7	12.7	12.6	12.4	12.3	12.2	12.2	12.1	12.1	11.9	11.9	11.8	11.7	11.6	11.3	11.3	11.1	10.6	10.5	10.3	4.2	4.3	4.5	4.5	4.6	8.4	10.1	10.1
Wave energy (kJ)	45	64	23	28	30	27	35	42	60	74	67	58	52	43	34	20	16	22	27	30	28	22	20	74	121	122	130	138	139	148	154	151	148	145	146	152	151	148	147	144	142	132	119	111	107	86	79	71	17	17	17	17	17	38	43	39
Wind speed (km/h)	2.7	5.4	6.1	16.1	16.3	13	5.4	4.7	5.5	7.1	7.5	19.5	19.3	13.9	7.6	6.2	4.5	5.2	3.1	13.5	16.1	13	4.7	1.9	1.1	1.5	2.1	11.8	16	14.1	6.6	3.8	2.9	3.1	2.5	13.8	18.4	14.8	7.1	6.3	3.8	3.6	3.6	13.2	17.4	14.5	6.2	3.4	2.3	4	2.9	12	14.3	13.1	6	4.7
Wind direction	SSWGlassy	SCross-on	SSECross	SSWCross-on	SWCross-on	SWOnshore	SWCross-on	SSEGlassy	SSECross	SSECross	SECross	SSWCross-on	SSWCross-on	SSWCross-on	SCross-on	SCross	SSEGlassy	ESECross-off	SEGlassy	SWOnshore	SWOnshore	SWOnshore	WSWGlassy	WSWGlassy	SSEGlassy	ENEGlassy	SSEGlassy	WSWOnshore	WSWOnshore	WSWOnshore	WNWCross-on	NWGlassy	NGlassy	NWGlassy	NGlassy	WOnshore	WOnshore	WOnshore	WNWCross-on	WNWCross-on	NWGlassy	NWGlassy	NWGlassy	WOnshore	WOnshore	WOnshore	WOnshore	NNWGlassy	WNWGlassy	WGlassy	WGlassy	WSWOnshore	WSWOnshore	WOnshore	WSWOnshore	SGlassy

Cassidy (California, USA) is a surf spot along the Central California coast, typically associated with the Big Sur / Monterey County stretch of coastline. It’s known more as a remote, rugged, and scenic point/reef break than a beginner-friendly beach break.

Quick description

Type: Point/reef-style wave depending on swell and sand movement
Setting: Steep cliffs, exposed coastline, cold Pacific water
Vibe: Quiet, uncrowded, and wilderness-like
Best for: Intermediate to advanced surfers who are comfortable in colder water and more exposed conditions

Wave qualities

Can offer clean, shapely lefts or rights when conditions line up
Best with a solid northwest swell and favorable winds
Can be powerful and fast, with sections that challenge timing and positioning

Conditions

Water: Cold year-round; a thick wetsuit is usually necessary
Wind: Offshore or light winds are ideal
Crowds: Generally light due to remoteness and access
Hazards: Rocks, strong currents, shallow reef sections, and changing conditions

Best time to surf

Fall and winter often bring the most consistent swell
Spring and summer can still work, but may be smaller or less frequent

Overall

Cassidy is the kind of spot that rewards surfers with scenic, uncrowded sessions and quality waves, but it’s best suited to those with experience and a willingness to handle California’s colder, more exposed surf environment.