Cardiff Reef

3.6
(10 reviews)·
intermediate
·reef·Encinitas, CA
Map of Cardiff Reef
Break
Reef Break
Skill
Intermediate
Rating
3.6
Reviews
10
✓camping
✓parking
Reef fingers + eelgrass = watch the inside

About This Spot

**Cardiff Reef** offers North San Diego County's best longboarding experience rated 7/10. This grass-covered flat reef produces quarter-mile rides over mellow, mushy waves ideal for multi-generational families.

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Insider tips from local surfers

Spot Summary
Break Type
reef
Best Swell
WSW–NW
Best Wind / Tide
E / 0–4 ft
Amenities
Parking
Restrooms
Showers
Hazards
  • Rip currents
  • Rocks near low tide
  • Localism varies by peak
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