The Surf Window

Sunset Cliffs Ralphs

San Diego, USA

Reef breakIntermediate

Mellower Sunset Cliffs reef section with forgiving shape. Good stepping stone between beach breaks and the heavier Cliffs sections.

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

Right

Bottom

Reef

Shape

Gentle peeling walls

Length

40-100m

Skill Level

  • •Who it's for: Intermediate
  • •Why: Mellower than other Cliffs spots, good progression wave

Hazards

  • •Reef entry and exit
  • •Sea urchins

Local Tips

  • •Good intro to Sunset Cliffs reef surfing
  • •Less intense crowd than nearby sections
  • •Mid-tide is the sweet spot

Location

Map showing the location of Sunset Cliffs Ralphs in San Diego, USA

32.7190, -117.2572