Beach BreakBeginner — Intermediateyear-round

Mission Beach

Long stretch of beach break with various peaks. Beginner-friendly on smaller days. The jetty at the south end provides more shape.

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Best Conditions

Swell Direction

W, SW

Swell Size

2–5 ft

Tide

any tide

Wind

offshore (E)

Season

year-round

Skill Level

Beginner — Intermediate

Location

County

San Diego

Region

Mission Bay

Coordinates

32.7708, -117.2534

NOAA Buoy

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