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Hospitals

Heavy reef break named for the Scripps hospital nearby. Shallow reef, powerful waves. Not for the faint of heart.

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Best Conditions

Swell Direction

W, NW

Swell Size

4–10 ft

Tide

mid tide

Wind

offshore (E)

Season

winter

Skill Level

Advanced — Expert

Location

County

San Diego

Region

La Jolla

Coordinates

32.8430, -117.2800

NOAA Buoy

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