Jack's is a right-hand point and reef break that peels over a mix of sand and rock, with kelp in the water. It is a good-quality wave with plenty of range. On the biggest winter swells, and the occasional strong south swell, the point can link up so a long ride carries through the neighbouring sections.
When It Works
The break draws swell from south through west-southwest to west-northwest (S-WSW-WNW) and always breaks right. It is usable from 0.6 m / 2 ft to 3 m / 10 ft, holding everything from small, mellow days to solid overhead surf. Waves turn up through spring, summer, autumn, and winter, though you can sit through long lulls between sets.
Wind and Tide
Look for northwest (NW) offshore wind, with a workable wind window running from west to north (W-N). It breaks on low to mid tide, and a rising tide is generally the better call.
Local Tips
Jack's is friendly to beginners and intermediates, and it takes just about any board, from shortboards and fish to funboards and longboards. Expect a very busy lineup when it's working, though the atmosphere stays friendly. Mid-week is the best call if you want more room in the water.
Access
Getting in is easy. Pull up to the cliff, park, and scramble down one of the stairways to the water.
