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Good conditions with 3 ft swell energy.
Sunset Cliffs (Garbage) is a reef break in San Diego, CA suited for advanced surfers. It picks up swells from SW to WNW (220°-300°). Best surfed at 0.5-3ft on a rising tide. Hazards include kelp. Prime season runs January, February, March, April, October, November, and December. Expect very crowded crowds. Offshore winds come from E (90°). Sunset Cliffs features multiple reef breaks along Point Loma rated 7/10 with numerous named spots (Luscomb's Point, Garbage Beach, New Break, Abs, Osprey). W/WNW swell, mid tide for reef shape ideal when other beaches blown out
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ideal when other beaches blown out