Scripps Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
Shorter period W; NW less than 15 seconds; long period SW over 15 seconds
Wind
E, SE, even S.
Surf Height
Chest-high to a couple feet overhead.
Tide
Mid.
Scripps Surf Guide
Scripps Pier, home of the Scripps Institute of Oceanography, can occasionally have more defined sandbars, especially on the south side, than ones found just south at La Jolla Shores. Sandbars tend to get more defined after big swells and/or periods of rain.
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Local Vibe
Competitive.
Crowd Factor
Often packed.
Spot Rating
Rippable beachbreaks peaks when on, learners paradise when it's not.
Shoulder Burn
Typical beachbreak but can be a lot of duckdives when it's on -- comes with being best on consistent, shorter-period swells.
Water Quality
Typically ok but gets dicey after a rain.
Hazards
Loose surfboards.
Access
Easy -- it's where La Jolla Shores Drive meets Torrey Pines Road.
Bottom
Sand.
Best Season
Best November-February, but works year-round.
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