Reef BreakIntermediate — Advancedwinter

Pipes Cardiff

Just south of Cardiff Reef. More powerful and hollow than its neighbor. Named for the drainage pipes on the beach.

Reef break

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Best Conditions

Swell Direction

W, SW

Swell Size

3–8 ft

Tide

low-mid tide

Wind

offshore (E)

Season

winter

Skill Level

Intermediate — Advanced

Location

County

San Diego

Region

North County

Coordinates

33.0135, -117.2862

NOAA Buoy

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