Mission Beach

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About

Fun little beach break easy to access when you are just Jonesing to get in the water

Atmosphere:
In the winter, it can hold some decent swell and can be a good break. Most times, however its just an average beach break full of close-outs and mediocre waves. Sometimes its great, but those times are few and far between

Additional Info:
Beach-break in San diego...Mission is not known for it's great surf, as during nice weather its insanely crowded and annoying. If there are crossed up swells you can find some good peaks but usually it just walls up and closes out on you. (the beach faces due west) It can hold decent size and can surprise you once in awhile. Overall Mission should be just a "Plan B" if your choice break isn't firing. It's a fun break just to get in the water, but don't go there expecting too much.

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Access

Anywhere on the 2 mile stretch of beach between Crystal Pier and Mission Bay Jetty. Easiest spot is just park at the Jetty parking lot at the end of Mission Blvd. and walk north along the beach.

WalkInstant access (<5 min)
Public accessYes
4x4 requiredUnknown
Boat requiredUnknown
Wave Characteristics
TypeBeach break
DirectionRight and left
BottomSandy
PowerUnknown
FrequencyVery consistent (150+ days/year)
Normal lengthShort (<50m)
Good day lengthNormal (50 to 150m)
Ideal Conditions
Wind directionUnknown
Swell directionUnknown
Swell size3ft-5ft - 10ft+
TideMid and high tide
Tide movementFalling tide
Crowd
WeekFew surfers
WeekendFew surfers
Dangers

None

Videos

None

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Avalanche

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South Mission beach

0.40 miles away

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Bottom:Sandy
Frequency:Very consistent (150+ days/year)
O.B. Jetty

0.56 miles away

Direction:Right
Bottom:Sandy with rock
Frequency:Regular (100 days/year)