Windansea

3.6
(14 reviews)·
advanced
·reef·La Jolla, CA
Map of Windansea
Break
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
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