La Jolla Shores
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When it's crowded, dont go. Period. Otherwise it's a great little break. No stress, good form for the little waves they are and they get even better during a storm.
Atmosphere:
Great if it's not crowded, generally unless there is a storm the waves are small and tame. Great for longboards. There are some old guys who surf out there during the summer and it's advised to stay away from them. It's a basic beach break.
Additional Info:
The waves get larger as you go north towards the pier, during the summer months (and especially weekends) it's like a damn surfboard convention packed with surfers out in the lineup.. not even worth going out.
Location
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Just park in the La Jolla Shores parking lot, walk out and find a spot on the beach where the waves having a good break.
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Sandy |
| Power | Ordinary, Fun, Powerless |
| Frequency | Don't know |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | Unknown |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | Unknown |
| Swell size | Less than 3ft - 6ft+ |
| Tide | All tides |
| Tide movement | Don't know |
Crowd
| Week | Few surfers |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Ultra crowded |
Dangers
Rips / undertow, Localism
Videos
None
Nearby spots
0.65 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
1.16 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Rarely breaks (5 days/year) |