Pipes Surf Report & Forecast
Surf Report, Surf Forecast & Surf Cam
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Current Surf Conditions
Condition Rating
Surf Height
3-4FT
Waist to chest
Swell
Wind
1KTSNNW
1kts gusts, Cross-shore
Tide
Temperature
64°F
3/2mm wetsuit
North San Diego Forecast
Kevin Wallis •Today
Solid day of waves, clean this AM and PM onshores pretty mellow. Some spots see evening clean up.
SSW swell tops out for widespread chest-shoulder high surf. Better breaks head-high to a bit overhead as standouts in the far north county go a couple feet overhead on sets. Not a lot - but some - NW energy in the mix so the open beachbreaks are pretty walled with the odd corner.
Wind is light early and conditions clean. Light to moderate SW wind later this morning and in the afternoon but the bump shouldn't ever be a deal breaker. Easing wind for the evening.
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Pipes Surf Guide
Connecting the dots between Cardiff Reef and Swami's is a stretch of erratic reef known as the San Elijo, or Cardiff, Campgrounds. Although most of these waves are too fickle and/or protected to mention here, Pipes, at the north end of the campground, offers a consistent lefthander. The wave offers a rippable wall and is dependable call for low tide sessions during the winter months. Read more