Cardiff reef
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Location
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whoever wrote that the reef is accessible through the campground is correct...but it seems they are confusing the reef proper with Pipes...2 different breaks. The reef is accessible from the lot near the san elijo outlet, Pipes is further north, accessable from the north side of the campground. Very different than the reef. Pipes is mainly a left.
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Reef (rocky) |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Flat rocks with sand |
| Power | Fast, Powerless |
| Frequency | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
| Normal length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
| Good day length | Very Long (300 to 500m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | East |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | NorthWest |
| Swell size | Less than 3ft - 12ft |
| Tide | All tides |
| Tide movement | Rising tide |
Crowd
| Week | Few surfers |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Ultra crowded |
Dangers
Rocks, Pollution
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Suckouts
0.15 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
Turtles
0.40 miles away
| Direction: | Don't know |
| Bottom: | Flat rocks with sand |
| Frequency: | Don't know |
Tippers
0.55 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Flat rocks with sand |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |