Pipes Surf Report & Forecast
Surf Report, Surf Forecast & Surf Cam
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Current Surf Conditions
Condition Rating
Surf Height
2-3FT
Thigh to waist
Swell
Wind
3KTSWSW
3kts gusts, Onshore
Tide
Temperature
66°F
2mm wetsuit
North San Diego Forecast
Matt Kibby •Today
Knee-waist high surf, chest-high for better breaks. Shape best mid-AM as tide comes in.
Dawn-10am: Little mix of SW/SSW swells for knee-waist high waves, pushing chest high for far north county standouts, a little bigger once the negative low tide fills in around 7-8am. Some onshore S wind crumble to deal with, but not bad.
A little bit of NW energy in the mix, should be enough for a couple corners at the open beachbreaks given the smaller Southern Hemi swell on tap.
PM Outlook: Moderate onshore lump, a little more size.
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Pipes Surf Guide
Connecting the dots between Cardiff Reef and Swami's is a stretch of erratic reef known as the San Elijo, or Cardiff, Campgrounds. Although most of these waves are too fickle and/or protected to mention here, Pipes, at the north end of the campground, offers a consistent lefthander. The wave offers a rippable wall and is dependable call for low tide sessions during the winter months. Read more