Cardiff Reef Surf Report & Forecast
Surf Report, Surf Forecast & Surf Cam
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Current Surf Conditions
Condition Rating
Surf Height
3-4FT
Waist to chest
Swell
Wind
7KTSSW
10kts gusts, Onshore
Tide
Temperature
64°F
3/2mm wetsuit
North San Diego Forecast
Matt Kibby •Today
Solid SSW swell continues. Most beachbreaks maxed out with size/current, breaks w/structure best.
Dawn-10am: Solid surf continues, close in size to yesterday (dependent on the specific spot's preference for swell period, some breaks bigger/better, while others a little smaller).
Head high surf continues, while good spots are a couple to a few feet overhead. Standout breaks in the far north county see sets in the 2x overhead range.
SSE shifting SSW winds, light and clean early AM.
Afternoon Outlook: Low-end moderate SSW wind by mid-PM, easing into evening.
Cardiff Reef Surf Forecast
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Cardiff Reef Surf Guide
This is one of the few beaches around at which you'll see multi-generations of families all hanging out in and out of the water, together. The reef is a long, right point that breaks over a flat, grass-covered reef for about a quarter of a mile. The wave is usually slow and a little mushy, but with real low tides and big winter swells, the south peak at Cardiff can be a real smoker. Otherwise, break out the log and join the party.The state park coalition has built a pay lot right in fr... Read more
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