Sycamore Cove Okay, I admit that it's not the premium spot in the eight-oh-fizzy. But if you've every charged this shorebreak on a solid south pulse backed by a medium time, you know that it's worth mentioning. The wave here benefits from a few unique factors. First and foremost, it's location at the base of Sycamore Canyon. This almost ensures cooperative morning wind conditions for anything other than a lacerating southerly breeze. The topograhy of the coastal canyons in this area often accelerate the ocean-bound breezes into tumbling streams of cool air (often pretty nippy) that run smack into the incoming swell acticity. Secondly, there's a functioning creek mouth at the west end of the tiny cove. And we all know the impact that creek and rivermouths can have on sand movement. Lastly, there's also a rock formation on the west end of the cove that makes a quasi-seawall capable of bouncing a side wave when the conditions are right. Hence the need for a mid to high tide. On a low tide, the shorebreak is still there, but it's pretty much a brutal closeout. The ocean floor here and general beach condition are continually changing as a result of the pounding surf. Seasonal storms can either bury many of the rocks and outcroppings completely along the shoreline, or wash sand from this protected area, revealing a boulder-strewn floor. Truly, a dynamic surf spot. And keep your eyes open for traveling gray whales during their migration season.