Solimar Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
W, WNW, S, SSE
Wind
NE
Surf Height
shoulder high to double overhead
Tide
low to medium high
Solimar Surf Guide
Solimar Reef is a fast, ledgy, two-way peak that break 300 yards offshore on big winter swells. It never gets above double-overhead, but it packs all the punch of a deepwater reefbreak. Avoid the first winter swells at the Reef, as the kelp is so thick that you'll be skipping like a broken record on every wave. Further inside is Solimar Point, a triangular sand/cobblestone setup that's painfully mushy during the winter months, but offers a decent left during SW swells and medium-high tides. Inside of the Point is Solimar Beachbreak, another temperamental stretch of sand that comes alive during good windswell. Since it's somewhat sheltered from wind, Solimar has become the beach blanketer's alternative to the surf spot formerly known as Oil Piers.
Ability Level
All Abilities
Beginner to advanced
Local Vibe
Welcoming
None to moderate.
Crowd Factor
Moderate
Light to moderate.
Spot Rating
Fun
Good option in NW wind.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
Inside beachbreak peaks are manageable but you have to put in work for the best of it.
Water Quality
Clean
Manageable but can be rough after a rain.
Hazards
None, except getting dumped on the outside reef when it's big.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Fish, Funboard, Longboard, Bodyboard, Skimming, Bodysurfing
Access
Moderate, park in the south lot.
Bottom
Sand to reef
Best Season
January-December
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