Avalanche
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Always some ridable surf here even on the smallest days. Lots of cross ups make for some fun hollow waves. Surf cam at sundiego.com points directly at the wave so check it out.
Location
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Hwy 8 West to Sunset Cliffs Blvd. Take a right at West Point Loma Blvd. then a Right on Voltaire Street. Go west into the Parking lot turn left and park at the south end. Avalanche is north of the little jetty south of Brighton Street.
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Sandy |
| Power | Hollow, Fast, Powerful, Ordinary |
| Frequency | Regular (100 days/year) |
| Normal length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
| Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | South, SouthEast, East, NorthEast |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | North, NorthWest, West, SouthWest, South |
| Swell size | Less than 3ft - 6ft+ |
| Tide | Low tide only |
| Tide movement | Falling tide |
Crowd
| Week | Crowded |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Crowded |
Dangers
Rips / undertow, Man-made danger (buoys etc..), Localism, Pollution
Videos
None
Nearby spots
O.B. Jetty
0.17 miles away
| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
OB pier
0.21 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
O.B.
0.31 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |