Scripps
2.3ft·beginner
La Jolla, CA
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La Jolla Shores in La Jolla, CA is a beach break, best suited for beginner surfers. Current conditions: 2.3 ft waves, wsw 5–10 mph (cross-shore), rising → high. Size is there, but cross-shore wind affects quality. **La Jolla Shores** functions as San Diego's most popular beginner beach, rated 7/10 for learning environment. Inside reform = beginner gold on <4 ft. Mellow on high tide, soft/mushy; better push mid tide 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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La Jolla, CA
Best November-February for consistency, April-September for gentle beginner conditions