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San Diego County Surf Guide

Oceanside to the border: compare beaches and reefs, use the right observations and keep the practical details beside the forecast.

A regional label is only the first layer

Oceanside’s coastal-management information describes sandy beaches, estuaries, groins and jetty reefs. Farther south, State Parks describes San Elijo as a narrow bluff-backed beach with a reef, and Torrey Pines as a beach between Del Mar and La Jolla with bluffs and a lagoon. Those are materially different settings for a surf check.

References: City of Oceanside — coastal management ↗ California State Parks — San Elijo ↗ California State Parks — Torrey Pines beach ↗

A good forecast is not a water-quality report

San Diego County maintains a beach water-quality service separately from surf forecasting. Use the current advisory resource for the location and date of your visit. A favorable wave or wind icon does not establish the water’s condition, and this guide does not save yesterday’s advisory as today’s status.

References: San Diego County — beach water quality ↗

Make the comparison local enough to use

The atlas has finer guides for the North County corridor, Torrey, La Jolla and Pacific Beach, as well as the southern additions. Read the actual source and unit label before comparing numerical heights. Keep notes on the section, wave shape and time rather than letting an entire town inherit a single rating.

PureSurfers comparison guidance, not a measured local forecast.

A useful first comparison

Choose two or three realistically reachable breaks. Compare the same forecast hour, inspect the tide curve and check the reference observation’s timestamp. Then make the call from the beach. There is no requirement to finish a grand tour when one well-chosen session will do.

PureSurfers comparison guidance, not a measured local forecast.

More local context: Oceanside Carlsbad Leucadia Encinitas Cardiff Solana Del Mar Torrey Black S La Jolla Pacific Beach

The inherited spot descriptions below have their own provenance and uncertainty. This context update does not independently verify every takeoff, access status or historical claim.

Regional significant wave height and modeled breaking-face height are different quantities. Check each source and unit label.

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Coronado Beaches

Documented surfing area. The marker is an approximate source-area reference, not a verified takeoff or a live surf report.

Reported direction
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Statewide research draft / San Diego County. Approximate directory-area search seed: 32.69, -117.19. NOT a verified takeoff. Umbrella beach-area reference. Specific peaks, restricted military shoreline and current water-quality status require separate review. Statewide recovery: source-area coordinates are not owner-confirmed takeoffs. Sources may round or obscure positions. Named sections may share a reference coordinate; their distinct takeoffs are not implied. No route, access permission or current ocean condition is established. Source note: Research batch: california-coast-expansion-20260927. Public reference checked 27 September 2026. Approximate directory-area search seed: 32.69, -117.19. NOT a verified takeoff. https://www.surf-forecast.com/breaks/Coronado-Beaches/forecasts/latest/six_day The reference was retained from the interrupted 27 September research pass; not every individual page was rechecked on 28 September. The source location is approximate, not a surveyed takeoff.

Things to check: Access, water quality, local hazards and current restrictions need independent checks. Directory inclusion is not permission or a safety assessment.

Location: Approximate directory-area reference. May be displaced or obscured in its source; NOT a takeoff, route, access point or survey.. Access not independently verified. Check current access independently.

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Provenance is not proof that every inherited claim or current access condition has been rechecked.

Regional waves, wind, water temperature, NOAA tides and nearby buoy observations. Requires JavaScript and a working data connection.

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Diamond Street — Pacific Beach

Documented surfing area. The marker is an approximate source-area reference, not a verified takeoff or a live surf report.

Reported direction
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Statewide research draft / San Diego County. Approximate directory-area search seed: 32.8, -117.26. NOT a verified takeoff. Statewide recovery: source-area coordinates are not owner-confirmed takeoffs. Sources may round or obscure positions. Named sections may share a reference coordinate; their distinct takeoffs are not implied. No route, access permission or current ocean condition is established. Source note: Research batch: california-coast-expansion-20260927. Public reference checked 27 September 2026. Approximate directory-area search seed: 32.8, -117.26. NOT a verified takeoff. https://www.surf-forecast.com/breaks/Diamond-Street/forecasts/latest/six_day The reference was retained from the interrupted 27 September research pass; not every individual page was rechecked on 28 September. The source location is approximate, not a surveyed takeoff.

Things to check: Access, water quality, local hazards and current restrictions need independent checks. Directory inclusion is not permission or a safety assessment.

Location: Approximate directory-area reference. May be displaced or obscured in its source; NOT a takeoff, route, access point or survey.. Access not independently verified. Check current access independently.

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Provenance is not proof that every inherited claim or current access condition has been rechecked.

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Garbage — Sunset Cliffs

Documented surfing area. The marker is an approximate source-area reference, not a verified takeoff or a live surf report.

Reported direction
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Statewide research draft / San Diego County. Approximate directory-area search seed: 32.72, -117.26. NOT a verified takeoff. Statewide recovery: source-area coordinates are not owner-confirmed takeoffs. Sources may round or obscure positions. Named sections may share a reference coordinate; their distinct takeoffs are not implied. No route, access permission or current ocean condition is established. Source note: Research batch: california-coast-expansion-20260927. Public reference checked 27 September 2026. Approximate directory-area search seed: 32.72, -117.26. NOT a verified takeoff. https://www.surf-forecast.com/breaks/Garbage/forecasts/latest/six_day The reference was retained from the interrupted 27 September research pass; not every individual page was rechecked on 28 September. The source location is approximate, not a surveyed takeoff.

Things to check: Access, water quality, local hazards and current restrictions need independent checks. Directory inclusion is not permission or a safety assessment.

Location: Approximate directory-area reference. May be displaced or obscured in its source; NOT a takeoff, route, access point or survey.. Access not independently verified. Check current access independently.

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Hennemans

Documented surfing area. The marker is an approximate source-area reference, not a verified takeoff or a live surf report.

Reported direction
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Statewide research draft / San Diego County. Approximate directory-area search seed: 32.81, -117.27. NOT a verified takeoff. Statewide recovery: source-area coordinates are not owner-confirmed takeoffs. Sources may round or obscure positions. Named sections may share a reference coordinate; their distinct takeoffs are not implied. No route, access permission or current ocean condition is established. Source note: Research batch: california-coast-expansion-20260927. Public reference checked 27 September 2026. Approximate directory-area search seed: 32.81, -117.27. NOT a verified takeoff. https://www.surf-forecast.com/breaks/Hennemans/forecasts/latest/six_day The reference was retained from the interrupted 27 September research pass; not every individual page was rechecked on 28 September. The source location is approximate, not a surveyed takeoff.

Things to check: Access, water quality, local hazards and current restrictions need independent checks. Directory inclusion is not permission or a safety assessment.

Location: Approximate directory-area reference. May be displaced or obscured in its source; NOT a takeoff, route, access point or survey.. Access not independently verified. Check current access independently.

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Hogans

Documented surfing area. The marker is an approximate source-area reference, not a verified takeoff or a live surf report.

Reported direction
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General swell window
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Statewide research draft / San Diego County. Approximate directory-area search seed: 32.82, -117.28. NOT a verified takeoff. Statewide recovery: source-area coordinates are not owner-confirmed takeoffs. Sources may round or obscure positions. Named sections may share a reference coordinate; their distinct takeoffs are not implied. No route, access permission or current ocean condition is established. Source note: Research batch: california-coast-expansion-20260927. Public reference checked 27 September 2026. Approximate directory-area search seed: 32.82, -117.28. NOT a verified takeoff. https://www.surf-forecast.com/breaks/Hogans/forecasts/latest/six_day The reference was retained from the interrupted 27 September research pass; not every individual page was rechecked on 28 September. The source location is approximate, not a surveyed takeoff.

Things to check: Access, water quality, local hazards and current restrictions need independent checks. Directory inclusion is not permission or a safety assessment.

Location: Approximate directory-area reference. May be displaced or obscured in its source; NOT a takeoff, route, access point or survey.. Access not independently verified. Check current access independently.

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Imperial Beach Pier — surf area

Documented surfing area. The marker is an approximate source-area reference, not a verified takeoff or a live surf report.

Reported direction
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Statewide research draft / San Diego County. Approximate directory-area search seed: 32.58, -117.13. NOT a verified takeoff. North and south pier sectors are one directory lead here, not two invented takeoffs. Water-quality closures must be checked independently; surf forecasts are not permission to enter the water. Statewide recovery: source-area coordinates are not owner-confirmed takeoffs. Sources may round or obscure positions. Named sections may share a reference coordinate; their distinct takeoffs are not implied. No route, access permission or current ocean condition is established. Source note: Research batch: california-coast-expansion-20260927. Public reference checked 27 September 2026. Approximate directory-area search seed: 32.58, -117.13. NOT a verified takeoff. https://www.surf-forecast.com/breaks/Imperial-Pier/forecasts/latest/six_day The reference was retained from the interrupted 27 September research pass; not every individual page was rechecked on 28 September. The source location is approximate, not a surveyed takeoff.

Things to check: Access, water quality, local hazards and current restrictions need independent checks. Directory inclusion is not permission or a safety assessment.

Location: Approximate directory-area reference. May be displaced or obscured in its source; NOT a takeoff, route, access point or survey.. Access not independently verified. Check current access independently.

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La Jolla Cove

Documented surfing area. The marker is an approximate source-area reference, not a verified takeoff or a live surf report.

Reported direction
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Statewide research draft / San Diego County. Approximate directory-area search seed: 32.85, -117.27. NOT a verified takeoff. Surf-directory reference does not override swimming-only, marine-reserve, seasonal or equipment restrictions. Resolve the legal surfing sector before publication. Statewide recovery: source-area coordinates are not owner-confirmed takeoffs. Sources may round or obscure positions. Named sections may share a reference coordinate; their distinct takeoffs are not implied. No route, access permission or current ocean condition is established. Source note: Research batch: california-coast-expansion-20260927. Public reference checked 27 September 2026. Approximate directory-area search seed: 32.85, -117.27. NOT a verified takeoff. https://www.surf-forecast.com/breaks/La-Jolla-Cove/forecasts/latest/six_day The reference was retained from the interrupted 27 September research pass; not every individual page was rechecked on 28 September. The source location is approximate, not a surveyed takeoff.

Things to check: Access, water quality, local hazards and current restrictions need independent checks. Directory inclusion is not permission or a safety assessment.

Location: Approximate directory-area reference. May be displaced or obscured in its source; NOT a takeoff, route, access point or survey.. Access not independently verified. Check current access independently.

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Little Point — La Jolla

Documented surfing area. The marker is an approximate source-area reference, not a verified takeoff or a live surf report.

Reported direction
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Statewide research draft / San Diego County. Approximate directory-area search seed: 32.83, -117.28. NOT a verified takeoff. Statewide recovery: source-area coordinates are not owner-confirmed takeoffs. Sources may round or obscure positions. Named sections may share a reference coordinate; their distinct takeoffs are not implied. No route, access permission or current ocean condition is established. Source note: Research batch: california-coast-expansion-20260927. Public reference checked 27 September 2026. Approximate directory-area search seed: 32.83, -117.28. NOT a verified takeoff. https://www.surf-forecast.com/breaks/Little-Point/forecasts/latest/six_day The reference was retained from the interrupted 27 September research pass; not every individual page was rechecked on 28 September. The source location is approximate, not a surveyed takeoff.

Things to check: Access, water quality, local hazards and current restrictions need independent checks. Directory inclusion is not permission or a safety assessment.

Location: Approximate directory-area reference. May be displaced or obscured in its source; NOT a takeoff, route, access point or survey.. Access not independently verified. Check current access independently.

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Mission Beach

Documented surfing area. The marker is an approximate source-area reference, not a verified takeoff or a live surf report.

Reported direction
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Statewide research draft / San Diego County. Approximate directory-area search seed: 32.78, -117.25. NOT a verified takeoff. Umbrella beach-area reference; Santa Clara Court is a named sector within this wider shoreline. Statewide recovery: source-area coordinates are not owner-confirmed takeoffs. Sources may round or obscure positions. Named sections may share a reference coordinate; their distinct takeoffs are not implied. No route, access permission or current ocean condition is established. Source note: Research batch: california-coast-expansion-20260927. Public reference checked 27 September 2026. Approximate directory-area search seed: 32.78, -117.25. NOT a verified takeoff. https://www.surf-forecast.com/breaks/Mission-Beach/forecasts/latest/six_day The reference was retained from the interrupted 27 September research pass; not every individual page was rechecked on 28 September. The source location is approximate, not a surveyed takeoff.

Things to check: Access, water quality, local hazards and current restrictions need independent checks. Directory inclusion is not permission or a safety assessment.

Location: Approximate directory-area reference. May be displaced or obscured in its source; NOT a takeoff, route, access point or survey.. Access not independently verified. Check current access independently.

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Ocean Beach Jetty / Dog Beach

Documented surfing area. The marker is an approximate source-area reference, not a verified takeoff or a live surf report.

Reported direction
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Statewide research draft / San Diego County. Approximate directory-area search seed: 32.76, -117.26. NOT a verified takeoff. Merged adjacent directory naming into one review lead. South Jetty and Dog Beach has a different rounded center, 32.76, -117.25; verify whether local surfers distinguish additional peaks. This is not South Mission Jetty across the channel. Statewide recovery: source-area coordinates are not owner-confirmed takeoffs. Sources may round or obscure positions. Named sections may share a reference coordinate; their distinct takeoffs are not implied. No route, access permission or current ocean condition is established. Source note: Research batch: california-coast-expansion-20260927. Public reference checked 27 September 2026. Approximate directory-area search seed: 32.76, -117.26. NOT a verified takeoff. https://www.surf-forecast.com/breaks/OB-Jetty/forecasts/latest/six_day The reference was retained from the interrupted 27 September research pass; not every individual page was rechecked on 28 September. The source location is approximate, not a surveyed takeoff.

Things to check: Access, water quality, local hazards and current restrictions need independent checks. Directory inclusion is not permission or a safety assessment.

Location: Approximate directory-area reference. May be displaced or obscured in its source; NOT a takeoff, route, access point or survey.. Access not independently verified. Check current access independently.

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Provenance is not proof that every inherited claim or current access condition has been rechecked.

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Not yet verified / Not yet verified

Ocean Beach Pier — surf area

Documented surfing area. The marker is an approximate source-area reference, not a verified takeoff or a live surf report.

Reported direction
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Statewide research draft / San Diego County. Approximate directory-area search seed: 32.75, -117.25. NOT a verified takeoff. Pier-area surf reference. The condition or closure of the pier structure is separate from water access; check official current notices. Statewide recovery: source-area coordinates are not owner-confirmed takeoffs. Sources may round or obscure positions. Named sections may share a reference coordinate; their distinct takeoffs are not implied. No route, access permission or current ocean condition is established. Source note: Research batch: california-coast-expansion-20260927. Public reference checked 27 September 2026. Approximate directory-area search seed: 32.75, -117.25. NOT a verified takeoff. https://www.surf-forecast.com/breaks/O-B-pier/forecasts/latest/six_day The reference was retained from the interrupted 27 September research pass; not every individual page was rechecked on 28 September. The source location is approximate, not a surveyed takeoff.

Things to check: Access, water quality, local hazards and current restrictions need independent checks. Directory inclusion is not permission or a safety assessment.

Location: Approximate directory-area reference. May be displaced or obscured in its source; NOT a takeoff, route, access point or survey.. Access not independently verified. Check current access independently.

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Pescadero / Pesky — Sunset Cliffs

Documented surfing area. The marker is an approximate source-area reference, not a verified takeoff or a live surf report.

Reported direction
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Statewide research draft / San Diego County. Approximate directory-area search seed: 32.74, -117.26. NOT a verified takeoff. San Diego name, not Pescadero State Beach in San Mateo or El Pescador in Malibu. Statewide recovery: source-area coordinates are not owner-confirmed takeoffs. Sources may round or obscure positions. Named sections may share a reference coordinate; their distinct takeoffs are not implied. No route, access permission or current ocean condition is established. Source note: Research batch: california-coast-expansion-20260927. Public reference checked 27 September 2026. Approximate directory-area search seed: 32.74, -117.26. NOT a verified takeoff. https://www.surf-forecast.com/breaks/Pescedero-Pesky/forecasts/latest/six_day The reference was retained from the interrupted 27 September research pass; not every individual page was rechecked on 28 September. The source location is approximate, not a surveyed takeoff.

Things to check: Access, water quality, local hazards and current restrictions need independent checks. Directory inclusion is not permission or a safety assessment.

Location: Approximate directory-area reference. May be displaced or obscured in its source; NOT a takeoff, route, access point or survey.. Access not independently verified. Check current access independently.

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Point Loma / Ralphs

Documented surfing area. The marker is an approximate source-area reference, not a verified takeoff or a live surf report.

Reported direction
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Statewide research draft / San Diego County. Approximate directory-area search seed: 32.67, -117.24. NOT a verified takeoff. The directory labels a Point Loma area through a Ralphs URL. Verify the specific wave and lawful approach; do not treat naval land or national-monument paths as surfing access. Statewide recovery: source-area coordinates are not owner-confirmed takeoffs. Sources may round or obscure positions. Named sections may share a reference coordinate; their distinct takeoffs are not implied. No route, access permission or current ocean condition is established. Source note: Research batch: california-coast-expansion-20260927. Public reference checked 27 September 2026. Approximate directory-area search seed: 32.67, -117.24. NOT a verified takeoff. https://www.surf-forecast.com/breaks/Point-Loma-Ralphs/forecasts/latest/six_day The reference was retained from the interrupted 27 September research pass; not every individual page was rechecked on 28 September. The source location is approximate, not a surveyed takeoff.

Things to check: Access, water quality, local hazards and current restrictions need independent checks. Directory inclusion is not permission or a safety assessment.

Location: Approximate directory-area reference. May be displaced or obscured in its source; NOT a takeoff, route, access point or survey.. Access not independently verified. Check current access independently.

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Santa Clara Court

Documented surfing area. The marker is an approximate source-area reference, not a verified takeoff or a live surf report.

Reported direction
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Statewide research draft / San Diego County. Approximate directory-area search seed: 32.78, -117.26. NOT a verified takeoff. Statewide recovery: source-area coordinates are not owner-confirmed takeoffs. Sources may round or obscure positions. Named sections may share a reference coordinate; their distinct takeoffs are not implied. No route, access permission or current ocean condition is established. Source note: Research batch: california-coast-expansion-20260927. Public reference checked 27 September 2026. Approximate directory-area search seed: 32.78, -117.26. NOT a verified takeoff. https://www.surf-forecast.com/breaks/Santa-Clara-Court/forecasts/latest/six_day The reference was retained from the interrupted 27 September research pass; not every individual page was rechecked on 28 September. The source location is approximate, not a surveyed takeoff.

Things to check: Access, water quality, local hazards and current restrictions need independent checks. Directory inclusion is not permission or a safety assessment.

Location: Approximate directory-area reference. May be displaced or obscured in its source; NOT a takeoff, route, access point or survey.. Access not independently verified. Check current access independently.

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Simmons Reef

Documented surfing area. The marker is an approximate source-area reference, not a verified takeoff or a live surf report.

Reported direction
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Statewide research draft / San Diego County. Approximate directory-area search seed: 32.83, -117.28. NOT a verified takeoff. Statewide recovery: source-area coordinates are not owner-confirmed takeoffs. Sources may round or obscure positions. Named sections may share a reference coordinate; their distinct takeoffs are not implied. No route, access permission or current ocean condition is established. Source note: Research batch: california-coast-expansion-20260927. Public reference checked 27 September 2026. Approximate directory-area search seed: 32.83, -117.28. NOT a verified takeoff. https://www.surf-forecast.com/breaks/Simmons-Reef/forecasts/latest/six_day The reference was retained from the interrupted 27 September research pass; not every individual page was rechecked on 28 September. The source location is approximate, not a surveyed takeoff.

Things to check: Access, water quality, local hazards and current restrictions need independent checks. Directory inclusion is not permission or a safety assessment.

Location: Approximate directory-area reference. May be displaced or obscured in its source; NOT a takeoff, route, access point or survey.. Access not independently verified. Check current access independently.

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South Bird Rock

Documented surfing area. The marker is an approximate source-area reference, not a verified takeoff or a live surf report.

Reported direction
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Statewide research draft / San Diego County. Approximate directory-area search seed: 32.81, -117.28. NOT a verified takeoff. Potential named sector of the existing Bird Rock entry; retain for identity review before adding a second public pin. Statewide recovery: source-area coordinates are not owner-confirmed takeoffs. Sources may round or obscure positions. Named sections may share a reference coordinate; their distinct takeoffs are not implied. No route, access permission or current ocean condition is established. Source note: Research batch: california-coast-expansion-20260927. Public reference checked 27 September 2026. Approximate directory-area search seed: 32.81, -117.28. NOT a verified takeoff. https://www.surf-forecast.com/breaks/South-Bird-Rock/forecasts/latest/six_day The reference was retained from the interrupted 27 September research pass; not every individual page was rechecked on 28 September. The source location is approximate, not a surveyed takeoff.

Things to check: Access, water quality, local hazards and current restrictions need independent checks. Directory inclusion is not permission or a safety assessment.

Location: Approximate directory-area reference. May be displaced or obscured in its source; NOT a takeoff, route, access point or survey.. Access not independently verified. Check current access independently.

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Provenance is not proof that every inherited claim or current access condition has been rechecked.

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Sunset Cliffs

Documented surfing area. The marker is an approximate source-area reference, not a verified takeoff or a live surf report.

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Statewide research draft / San Diego County. Approximate directory-area search seed: 32.71, -117.26. NOT a verified takeoff. Umbrella for multiple named breaks, not a single takeoff. Individual entries such as Garbage and Pescadero must be related rather than double-counted as equivalent sites. Statewide recovery: source-area coordinates are not owner-confirmed takeoffs. Sources may round or obscure positions. Named sections may share a reference coordinate; their distinct takeoffs are not implied. No route, access permission or current ocean condition is established. Source note: Research batch: california-coast-expansion-20260927. Public reference checked 27 September 2026. Approximate directory-area search seed: 32.71, -117.26. NOT a verified takeoff. https://www.surf-forecast.com/breaks/Sunset-Cliffs/forecasts/latest/six_day The reference was retained from the interrupted 27 September research pass; not every individual page was rechecked on 28 September. The source location is approximate, not a surveyed takeoff.

Things to check: Access, water quality, local hazards and current restrictions need independent checks. Directory inclusion is not permission or a safety assessment.

Location: Approximate directory-area reference. May be displaced or obscured in its source; NOT a takeoff, route, access point or survey.. Access not independently verified. Check current access independently.

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Tijuana Sloughs

Documented surfing area. The marker is an approximate source-area reference, not a verified takeoff or a live surf report.

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Statewide research draft / San Diego County. Approximate directory-area search seed: 32.55, -117.13. NOT a verified takeoff. Directory places this in its Baja Norte group, but its listed coordinate is north of the international border. Record the California locality; do not infer current water-quality safety or open access. Statewide recovery: source-area coordinates are not owner-confirmed takeoffs. Sources may round or obscure positions. Named sections may share a reference coordinate; their distinct takeoffs are not implied. No route, access permission or current ocean condition is established. Source note: Research batch: california-coast-expansion-20260927. Public reference checked 27 September 2026. Approximate directory-area search seed: 32.55, -117.13. NOT a verified takeoff. https://www.surf-forecast.com/breaks/Tijuana-Sloughs/forecasts/latest/six_day The reference was retained from the interrupted 27 September research pass; not every individual page was rechecked on 28 September. The source location is approximate, not a surveyed takeoff.

Things to check: Access, water quality, local hazards and current restrictions need independent checks. Directory inclusion is not permission or a safety assessment.

Location: Approximate directory-area reference. May be displaced or obscured in its source; NOT a takeoff, route, access point or survey.. Access not independently verified. Check current access independently.

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Provenance is not proof that every inherited claim or current access condition has been rechecked.

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