Point Loma (Ralph's)

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Great spot for experienced surfers.

Atmosphere:
clean nice rollers.

Additional Info:
you should *not* walk down to ralphs as you have to walk over tide pools and tha area is listed as a reseve near the shore if caught walking across the area you can face FEDERAL fines up to 5,000 dollars the best way to access ralphs or dolphin tanks little waimea is by boat. <b> See discussion on this page's 'messages' section </b>

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Access

BOAT ACCESS ONLY. Located inside the east tip of Point Loma. The only actual point break in San Diego. Rumor has it its crowded with 100's of boats on a good swell. Other rumors are only a handful of people to empty because you can only get here by boat. You'll have to make the trip to find out.

WalkLong walk (>30 min)
Public accessYes
4x4 requiredNo
Boat requiredYes
Wave Characteristics
TypePoint break
DirectionRight
BottomBoulders
PowerHollow, Ordinary, Fun, Ledgey
FrequencySometimes breaks (50 days/year)
Normal lengthLong (150 to 300m)
Good day lengthVery Long (300 to 500m)
Ideal Conditions
Wind directionNorth, NorthWest, West, East, NorthEast
Swell directionSouthWest, South, SouthEast
Swell size3ft-5ft - 12ft
TideMid and high tide
Tide movementRising tide
Crowd
WeekEmpty
WeekendEmpty
Dangers

Urchins, Rips / undertow, Rocks, Sharks

Videos

None

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