Tippers
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Generally not as good a wave as Cardiff Reef or Suck-Outs, but the lack of crowds means you can cherry-pick the good ones.
Atmosphere:
When Suck-Outs is as busy as the local mall, it's worth the paddle north to see how Tippers is breaking. Gentle wave over a flat reef, best for longboarding. On sluggish swells it can be a difficult wave to catch, i.e. doesn't quite break when you need it to. Fun, low-stress wave all the way to head-high conditions, can wall up an close out any bigger.
Great spot to surf if you have several hours to relax and enjoy nature. Reserve your campsite nearby and surf off and on all day.
Additional Info:
easy drop
Location
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Almost at the southern end of San Elijo State Campgrounds. Just north of the lifeguard headquarters.
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | No |
| Boat required | Yes |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Reef (rocky) |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Flat rocks with sand |
| Power | Fun |
| Frequency | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
| Normal length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
| Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | Unknown |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | Unknown |
| Swell size | 3ft-5ft - 10ft+ |
| Tide | All tides |
| Tide movement | Rising tide |
Crowd
| Week | Few surfers |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Ultra crowded |
Dangers
None
Videos
None
Nearby spots
0.15 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
0.26 miles away
| Direction: | Don't know |
| Bottom: | Flat rocks with sand |
| Frequency: | Don't know |
0.41 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Flat rocks with sand |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |