South Carlsbad State Beach
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Go for it twice & you are the new local king; as long as you're not wimpy like the Stizzy's boy toys!
Atmosphere:
A consistent alternative to the very crowded area of Carlsbad/Oceanside/Leucadia & Encinitas. Occasional rights, mostly good lefts on any swell, best combo is during the late fall season. The park's solar heated showers are a fine bonus!
Additional Info:
Obtain a pass from park ranger's office or pay for day use. Also try parking off the road's shoulder in the dirt lot north of the park.
Location
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Only breaks at the north end of the state park . This spot is right at the end of Poinsettia Road off of the I-5 in carlsbad. But you have to turn north onto the 101 and make a u-turn at the soonest light. then you can turn into the lot at the campground. only can park there during the winter. Then park at the dirt lot just north of ponto.
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Reef (rocky) |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Sandy with rock |
| Power | Powerful, Fun |
| Frequency | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
| Normal length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
| Good day length | Long (150 to 300m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | East, NorthEast |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | NorthWest, West, SouthWest, South |
| Swell size | 3ft-5ft - 12ft |
| Tide | All tides |
| Tide movement | Rising and falling tides |
Crowd
| Week | Few surfers |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Crowded |
Dangers
Rips / undertow, Pollution
Videos
None
Nearby spots
1.77 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
1.84 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Flat rocks with sand |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |