Seaside Reef Current Conditions Summary
Seaside Reef in Solana Beach, CA is a reef break, suited for intermediate surfers. Current conditions: 0.8 ft waves, w 10 mph (onshore), rising → high. Small for this break but conditions look fun — 0.8 ft with manageable wind. **Seaside Reef** (Cardiff) delivers premier high-performance left rated 8/10 but unreliable consistency. optimal with east offshore winds (90°) Forecasts are updated every 3 hours using ML-corrected NOAA models with live buoy data from CDIP, NDBC, and IOOS stations.
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Optimal Surf Conditions for Seaside Reef
Best Wind
NE
Best Swell
S–N
Preferred Tide
1–3 ft, rising
Best Months
January, February, March, November, and December
Best November-March for winter groundswells
Wave Tips
optimal with east offshore winds (90°)
Crowd Tips
crowded when conditions align (8/10) with high talent level including pros
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