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San Onofre - Old Man's

Classic California longboard wave. Gentle, peeling right with a sandy bottom. One of the best beginner-friendly point breaks in the state.

Mellow right point break

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Best Conditions

Swell Direction

S, SW

Swell Size

2–5 ft

Tide

any tide

Wind

offshore (NE)

Season

summer

Skill Level

Beginner — Intermediate

Location

County

Orange County

Region

South Orange County

Coordinates

33.3733, -117.5685

NOAA Buoy

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