Surfers call it a reef break and it is good all year. Swells build against a sizable offshore rock and peel right for 150 yards. A buoy line separates the sail boarders farther east. They get a consistent afternoon wind that hits about two-thirds of the way down the beach. Lifeguards serve both sides of the point during the summer and a junior lifeguard program is offered during July and August.
Rangers lead tidepool and nature walks and there is a small visitor center.
The ride begins off a large rock and winds down along a short, cobblestone point. Medium tides are best at Secos, as there are occasional rocks in the lineup on low tides. Though primarily a summer break, Secos can get good during the winter and is usually less crowded. A good spot to check when others are blown out as kelp outside helps keep the chop down. California State Parks maintains restroom, camping and picnic facilities on the point.