Imperial Beach Bored
Imperial Beach can be a good beach break with the right conditions. Sandbars run all along the shoreline, creating closeouts and mushy peaks, and allowing for short lefts and rights. If youve come this far south for surfing, ... trails.com
Point Loma (Ralph's)
you should *not* walk down to ralphs as you have to walk over tide pools and tha area is listed as a reseve near the shore if caught walking across the area you can face FEDERAL fines up to 5,000 dollars the best way to ac... wannasurf.com
Coronado
Find your Islander Spirit with this romantic light filled Coronado vacation rental. This Craftsman style island retreat was completely rebuilt in 2006. It boasts 3 large bedrooms, including a private Master Bedroom Suite an... homeaway.com
Donuts
Come alone or with one friend max. Longboards without leashes only. Be ready to paddle hard or eat the cliffs behind you. wannasurf.com
Sloughs
IB was always a safe bet on any swell when I didn't want to hassle with the long drive and traffic to North County or deal with the crowds. IB can be good during a variety of swell size (and directions), from small to huge... wannasurf.com
Leucadia Sb
Swimming, surfing, fishing and picnicking are popular at this small, rocky beach. The beach access is via an improved trail at the foot of Leucadia Boulevard. On the maps, it's ?Leucadia State Beach,? but ask the locals, and they... ca.gov
Donuts
Come alone or with one friend max. Longboards without leashes only. Be ready to paddle hard or eat the cliffs behind you. wannasurf.com
Mission Beach
The warmer it gets at Mission Beach, the more skin there is to see, along with much body ornamentation such as tattoos and piercings. The narrow Ocean Front Walk is the place to see others or be seen yourself?on foot, on skates... usms.org
Tourmaline
Big, clean waves. Lots of surfers and kiters together in a small location. If you are not staying upwind and riding safely with control the lifeguards can call all kites off the water. Expect locals to approach you and discus... splocs.com
Ab
Fun moody left with multiple take-off zones. Has become ultra crowded with the onslaught of surfers from the college above and increasing numbers of people chasing internet swells. Way too many guys and locals not yet read... wannasurf.com
El Carmel Point
Peaks up and down the beach. A right starts at El Carmel and ends at Manhattan Ct. Likes combo swells, or small sw, w, nw, and n swells. Winds destroy it after 10 a.m. wannasurf.com
Hennemans
Sometimes gets alot bigger than other spots. Sometimes it doesnt even break. Sucks out over boulders on the inside. Rights are best but some good lefts but no good paddling channel over there. wannasurf.com
Law Street
Get there EARLY in the morning, thats the best time to surf this spot, either that, or way late at night... Good beginner's spot, it's where I first learned wannasurf.com
Pb Pier
This wave generally breaks off the pier going left, but occasionally its breaks to the right as well(if you paddle about 50yards north you can catch a decent right). If your near the pier, "shoot the pier" if you dare. I h... wannasurf.com
Pescedero (Pesky)
Stay directly out from the entrance and you will have your choice of rights and lefts. Dont ride in too far, remember those reefs. Actually the softest safest reef break on the cliffs. wannasurf.com
South Mission Beach
The South Mission Jetty holds a classic left sand wedge peaking just off the jetty channel. It breaks on a west or northwest and is ideal on a low to mid-tide. Its wall is rippable and the pocket sometimes barrels. The roc... wannasurf.com
Sunset Cliffs - Osprey
Don't forget your cord. When the surf is 5+ The rocks ALWAYS destroy loose boards and if you are trying to swim in, the inside rip takes you southwest and the outside rip takes you northeast so you just circle around until... wannasurf.com