Larsen Street (Cape Foulwind)

Larsen Street (Cape Foulwind) is a reasonably exposed, sandy beach break on the West Coast designed by nature to give consistent surf most of the year. Riders can expect both lefts and rights, with the best conditions typically when a West to West-Southwest swell lines up with offshore winds. For surfing, the break is described as able to work at any time of the year, with standout potential around winter—especially June—when the most favorable swell/wind setups are reported. While overall surf quality isn’t strongly dependent on tide, the beach can close out at low tide, so mid to high water is often the easier bet. Wind-wise, offshore conditions are associated with East to Northeast winds, while West and Northwest winds can make the surf messy and blown out. When conditions come together, the waves are commonly peeling with moderate power, and ride lengths are typically in a medium range (often tens to a couple of hundred meters depending on the sandbar configuration). Safety is the priority: strong rip currents are common and rips are reported as dangerous. The water is cold to very cold in cooler months, the shorebreak can be heavy, and occasional rocks/driftwood may appear near the southern headland. There are no lifeguards on site; emergency care is available via Westport, and the regional rescue response is described as limited—so only paddle out when you can comfortably manage rip conditions.