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Pacific Beach Surf Report
3.8
(16 reviews)·beginner-intermediate
·beach·San Diego, CALoading beach details...
Good conditions with 2.6 ft swell energy.
Pacific Beach is a beach break in San Diego, CA suited for beginner-intermediate surfers. It picks up swells from S to NW (190°-310°). Best surfed at 1.5-4.5ft. Hazards include pier pilings, rocks (north end), rip currents. Prime season runs September through November. Expect crowded crowds. Offshore winds come from E (90°). Pacific Beach (Crystal Pier) offers multiple peaks rated 5/10—always something but rarely truly good. Best September-November for fall combo swells, March-May for spring northwest swells Peaky beachbreak; best on combo swells at mid tide
Very crowded with mixed abilities—watch out for learners and foam boards, and avoid surfing right next to the pier if you’re inexperienced.
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Peaky beachbreak; best on combo swells at mid tide