The Surf Window

Ponto

North San Diego, USA

Beach breakIntermediate

A punchy south Carlsbad beach break that picks up swell from most angles, with peaks shifting along the sandbar. Best on a medium south or west swell with morning offshores before the afternoon sea breeze kills it. Park at the south end of the state beach lot and walk north to find the cleaner peaks.

- Bottom: Sand

Typical Conditions

The Surf Window

Swell Window

N
OptimalW (270°)
WindowSSW–NNW (210°–330°)
Size-NW or S-SW 2-5ft

Wind

NE

Offshore

Tide

Mid

LowMidHigh

Season

Year-round

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Location

Map showing the location of Ponto in North San Diego, USA

33.0870, -117.3142