Del Mar Jetties

This spot can be powerful and have some hollow barrels to the left on the right day with a small crowd

Atmosphere:
Good vibe, No locals, there can't be unless you are in the military. There might be a thousand campers on the beach but only 4 guys in the water. There are also nice hot showers. Getting on the base can be a pain, but if you are fortunate to have a sponsor, be gratefull. No kelp and usually a pod of dolphins hanging out in the area. One of the best beachbreaks in Southern California

Additional Info:
Standard beachbreak, But seems to pick up swells better than most other close areas. Can get punchy and hollow barrels when big with a good swell direction. The more the swell is from the south the better this place works. On a big day you can catch the waves out in front of the rocks for a long left. Swell out of the west or north you can catch some short rights. The more north the swell is the more it starts to close out. Some submerged rocks in the area but only next to the jetty. For an easy paddle out you can jump off the jetty but be cautious its supper slippery. Parking can be almost impossible on a weekend and you need a military window decal for a good parking spot.

Must have military ID, or military sponsor to access beach. Just north of Oceanside harbor on the Del Mar recreation beach

Rips / undertow, Rocks, Private beach

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