Andrew Molera
Sand-and-cobble rivermouth beachbreak at Andrew Molera State Park in Big Sur, where the Big Sur River meets the Pacific. A remote, exposed wave at the north end of the Big Sur coast.
When it’s on
Andrew Molera works best on a W to NW swell. It also picks up SSE to WSW swell. Light offshore from the east through northeast. Mid-tide window.
Spot intel
- Parking
- Andrew Molera State Park lot off the 1, $10 day-use. About a 0.8-mile walk on a posted trail down to the beach. Water and cell coverage are thin past the lot.
- Crowd
- Light. The walk in and the remoteness keep the lineup spread. Water runs low-50s°F. Hooded full suits are standard.
- Beginner-friendly?
No.
Remote rivermouth beachbreak with strong currents, cold water, no nearby support, and a documented white-shark presence along the Big Sur coast. Not a beginner wave.
- Lineup etiquette
- Beachbreak priority is per-wave, not by lineup position. A wave already taken from the peak isn’t open to paddle into.
Where it breaks
- Coordinates
- 36.2807, -121.8617
- Shore faces
- WSW
- Region
- Big Sur, California
Common questions
- What swell direction is best for Andrew Molera?
- Andrew Molera works best on a W to NW swell. It also picks up SSE to WSW swell.
- How big does Andrew Molera need to be?
- Andrew Molera is best in the 4-10ft range on a 14-20s period.
- What are the best conditions at Andrew Molera?
- Light or offshore wind under about 10 knots, with the tide around 1-4ft.
- Where is Andrew Molera?
- Andrew Molera is a remote rivermouth in Big Sur, California. The beach faces WSW.
- Does GhostFingers forecast Andrew Molera?
- Yes. GhostFingers grades Andrew Molera with a six-tier verdict from swell height, period, direction, tide, and wind. iPhone, winter 2026.
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