La Jolla Shores Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
W, WNW
Wind
E, SE, even S
Surf Height
waist high to overhead
Tide
Medium tide
La Jolla Shores Surf Guide
One of the most popular beachbreaks in southern San Diego, the sandbars that form at La Jolla Shores and on either side of Scripps Pier have qualities that augment the beaches to the south. This stretch of beach isn't quite as tide-sensitive as Mission Beach or Pacific Beach, which makes it the overflow spot for the masses. Although it can be smaller than the surrounding breaks like Black's, its sandbars hold more swell before closing out. And a S wind, which mottles waves in other parts of the county, can blow offshore or sideshore here. W and NW swells work best, and the rights dominate at these times.
Ability Level
Beginner - Intermediate
Beginner to intermediate
Local Vibe
Welcoming
Mellow.
Crowd Factor
Moderate
Packed.
Spot Rating
Poor
Great place to learn.
Shoulder Burn
Light
Mellow.
Water Quality
Clean
Typically ok but gets dicey after a rain.
Hazards
Loose surfboards.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Fish, Funboard, Longboard, Bodyboard
Access
Easy -- it's where La Jolla Shores Drive meets Torrey Pines Road.
Bottom
Sand
Best Season
Best November-February, but it works year-round.
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