Windansea
3.6
(14 reviews)·advanced
·reef·La Jolla, CABreak
Reef Break
Skill
Advanced
Rating
3.6
Reviews
14
🪨Reef break
💪Powerful waves
📸Scenic
✓Compact takeoff
🤝Strong etiquette
Uneven reef + urchins; avoid fat high tides (backwash)
About This Spot
Windansea stands as San Diego's most consistent and iconic break, rated 9/10. This flat rock reef under La Jolla's wealthy neighborhood produces long rights (up to 150m) and short hollow lefts.
Local Etiquette
Heavy local etiquette—be low-key, don’t show up with a big crew, and do not snake or film everyone.
Local Knowledge
Insider tips from local surfers
Spot Summary
Break Type
reef
Best Swell
S–NNW
Best Wind / Tide
E / 0–6 ft
Amenities
Parking
Restrooms
Showers
Hazards
- Rip currents
- Rocks near low tide
- Localism varies by peak
Best-of Gallery
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