Beach BreakBeginner — Intermediateyear-round

Scripps Pier

Fun beach break near the Scripps Institution pier. Good for beginners on smaller days. No surfing within 100ft of the pier.

Beach break near pier

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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

La Jolla

Coordinates

32.8663, -117.2575

NOAA Buoy

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