15th St.
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If 15th is good then every other break is going off! Dont waste your time here.
Atmosphere:
Bad Wave, Lefts are better than rights. Breaks fast and is walled most of the time.
Additional Info:
Easy to surf, popular beach, mix of all types of people. No localism or heavy vibe. No real hazards except for the occasional collision from overcrowding. Breaks all down the beach from about 4th Street in the south to 25th street in the north - if one area is too crowded, move to the next peak. Usually fairly flat-faced, however, on good days it gets hollow, and on near perfect days I've surfed the Endless Lefthander, a hollow wave that peaks around 11th Street and carries all the way to 15th. This rarely occurs, unfortunately.
Location
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Take 15th Street in Del Mar all the way to the water and then pray for parking.
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Reef (rocky) |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Flat rocks with sand |
| Power | Hollow, Fast, Ordinary, Fun |
| Frequency | Regular (100 days/year) |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | Unknown |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | West, SouthWest, South |
| Swell size | Less than 3ft - 8ft+ |
| Tide | All tides |
| Tide movement | Rising and falling tides |
Crowd
| Week | Crowded |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Crowded |
Dangers
None
Videos
None
Nearby spots
0.36 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
1.62 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
1.63 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Flat rocks with sand |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |