The Surf Window

Suckouts

San Diego, USA

Beach breakIntermediate

Cardiff beach break with a name that sounds worse than it is. Sandy bottom with fun peaks and a nice sandbar setup when conditions are right.

Typical Conditions

The Surf Window

Swell Window

N
OptimalW (270°)
WindowSSW–NNW (210°–330°)
Size3-5ft

Wind

NE

Offshore

Tide

Mid-High

LowMidHigh

Season

September-March

JFMAMJJASOND

The Wave

Type

Both

Bottom

Sand

Shape

Peaky A-frames, can be hollow

Length

40-100m

Skill Level

  • •Who it's for: Intermediate
  • •Why: Fun peaks, can get hollow, sandy bottom is forgiving

Hazards

  • •Name comes from the suck of water off the beach
  • •Shore break can be heavy at low tide
  • •Rips develop on bigger swells

Local Tips

  • •Best when sandbar builds up after storms
  • •Easy access from Cardiff parking lot
  • •Gets less attention than nearby reef breaks

Location

Map showing the location of Suckouts in San Diego, USA

33.0119, -117.2788