Complete Guide to Surfing San Diego
San Diego delivers year-round surf across 70+ miles of coastline, from the kelp-lined reefs of La Jolla to the jetty breaks of Imperial Beach. The region's southwest-facing exposure catches every south swell that tracks through, while winter northwest groundswells light up the more exposed north county breaks. Water temps run 57-72°F, comfortable in a 3/2mm most of the year. Fall Santa Ana events push offshore winds across the county and bring the warmest water and cleanest surf of the season. The lineup culture ranges from mellow longboard points at Tourmaline to competitive shortboard reefs at Seaside.
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About San Diego Surfing
San Diego delivers year-round surf across 70+ miles of coastline, from the kelp-lined reefs of La Jolla to the jetty breaks of Imperial Beach. The region's southwest-facing exposure catches every south swell that tracks through, while winter northwest groundswells light up the more exposed north county breaks. Water temps run 57-72°F, comfortable in a 3/2mm most of the year. Fall Santa Ana events push offshore winds across the county and bring the warmest water and cleanest surf of the season. The lineup culture ranges from mellow longboard points at Tourmaline to competitive shortboard reefs at Seaside.
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