Reef BreakIntermediate — Advancedwinter

Bird Rock

Reef break between Windansea and Tourmaline. Multiple defined peaks over rocky reef. Named for the offshore rock covered in bird guano.

Reef break

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Best Conditions

Swell Direction

W, NW

Swell Size

3–8 ft

Tide

mid tide

Wind

offshore (E)

Season

winter

Skill Level

Intermediate — Advanced

Location

County

San Diego

Region

La Jolla

Coordinates

32.8145, -117.2735

NOAA Buoy

Nearby Spots

Tourmaline

3956 ft · Reef Break · Best 2–5 ft

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Pacific Beach Point

1.1 mi · Reef Break · Best 3–8 ft

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Windansea

1.2 mi · Reef Break · Best 3–8 ft

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Big Rock

1.6 mi · Reef Break · Best 3–8 ft

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Pacific Beach

1.7 mi · Beach Break · Best 2–5 ft

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