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Good swell, but tide is dropping through the window.
Seaside Reef is a reef break in Solana Beach, CA suited for intermediate surfers. It picks up swells from S to W (180°-270°). Best surfed at 1-3ft on a rising tide. Hazards include rip currents, rocks, sea urchins, pollution. Prime season runs January, February, March, November, and December. Expect crowded crowds. Offshore winds come from NE (45°). Seaside Reef (Cardiff) delivers premier high-performance left rated 8/10 but unreliable consistency. Best November-March for winter groundswells optimal with east offshore winds (90°)
Be careful of rocks and share waves politely.
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optimal with east offshore winds (90°)