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Good conditions with 3.1 ft swell energy.
Scripps is a beach break in La Jolla, CA suited for beginner surfers. It picks up swells from SSW to NNW (195°-345°). Best surfed at 2-5ft on a rising tide. Prime season runs January, November, and December. Expect crowded crowds. Offshore winds come from SE (135°). Scripps Pier offers beginner to intermediate beach break rated 6/10, with pier structure creating defined peaks on both sides. Best November-January for winter but rideable year-round Pier banks like a magnet; mid tide is the sweet spot
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Pier banks like a magnet; mid tide is the sweet spot