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    Home›United States›California›Cardiff-by-the-Sea

    Best Surf Beaches in Cardiff-by-the-Sea

    3.5·41 reviews
    3 beaches

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    Updated Sep 19, 10:01 PM UTC
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    Best of 3 Cardiff-by-the-Sea spots

    George's

    Surf score

    9/100

    Wave

    2.1 ft

    Wind

    Light

    Condition

    Poor Conditions

    Long-period swell, light winds

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    All Beaches

    BeachHeightWindVerdict
    George's2.1 ftLightPoor
    Pipes2 ftLightPoor
    San Elijo State Beach2.1 ftModeratePoor
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    Plan the next Cardiff-by-the-Sea session

    Use the city guide for spot choice, then move into timing, water temperature, or tide context.

    Find the best surf windowCompare the local seasonality before choosing a day.Open pageCheck Cardiff-by-the-Sea water temperatureDial in gear before you head to the beach.Open pageWatch the tide windowSee when tide timing helps the main breaks.Open page

    Featured Beaches

    3 spots

    Pipes

    Intermediate

    Pipes is a reef break in Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA. It is best suited for intermediate surfers. Watch out for rip currents, rocks, sea urchins, pollution.

    George's

    Beginner friendly

    George's is a beach break in Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA. It is suited for beginner-intermediate surfers. Watch out for rip currents, pollution.

    San Elijo State Beach

    Beginner friendly

    San Elijo State Beach is a beach break in Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA. It is suited for beginner-intermediate surfers. Watch out for rip currents, pollution.

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    Featured Beaches(3)

    Pipes

    Intermediate

    Pipes is a reef break in Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA. It is best suited for intermediate surfers. Watch out for rip currents, rocks, sea urchins, pollution.

    George's

    Beginner friendly

    George's is a beach break in Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA. It is suited for beginner-intermediate surfers. Watch out for rip currents, pollution.

    San Elijo State Beach

    Beginner friendly

    San Elijo State Beach is a beach break in Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA. It is suited for beginner-intermediate surfers. Watch out for rip currents, pollution.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    About surfing in Cardiff-by-the-Sea

    Cardiff-by-the-Sea has 3 surf spots. They break down by skill level: 1 intermediate.
    The top-ranked surf spots in Cardiff-by-the-Sea are: 1. Pipes (3.6/5), 2. George's (3.5/5), 3. San Elijo State Beach (3.4/5). Rankings are based on community ratings, reviews, and recent surf intel.
    Cardiff-by-the-Sea's surf spots are generally suited for intermediate to advanced surfers. Beginners should check individual spot reports for days with smaller, mellower conditions.
    Water temperatures in the area range from 55-72°F. In summer, spring suit or 3/2mm is typical. In winter, bring 4/3mm.

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