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Teiki Mathieu Baillan surfing a self-made Alaya surfboard in Macaroni, Mentawaï, Indonesia. Photo by C. Naslain, 2009.
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South Carlsbad State Beach
USA, California, San Diego County
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Datum: WGS84 [ Help ] |
Latitude: 33° 6.044' N |
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Only breaks at the north end of the state park . This spot is right at the end of Poinsettia Road off of the I-5 in carlsbad. But you have to turn north onto the 101 and make a u-turn at the soonest light. then you can turn into the lot at the campground. only can park there during the winter. Then park at the dirt lot just north of ponto. DistanceIn the city WalkInstant access (< 5min) Easy to find?Easy to find Public access?Public access Special accessDon't know |
Surf Spot Characteristics
Alternative name Lifeguard tower 24-27
Surf Spot Quality
Wave qualityRegional Classic
ExperienceExperienced surfers
FrequencyVery consistent (150 day/year)
Wave
TypeReef-rocky
DirectionRight and left
BottomSandy with rock
PowerPowerful, Fun
Normal lengthNormal (50 to 150m)
Good day lengthLong (150 to 300 m)
Tide, Swell and Wind
Good swell directionNorthWest, West, SouthWest, South
Good wind directionEast, NorthEast
Swell sizeStarts working at 1.0m-1.5m / 3ft-5ft and holds up to 4m+ / 12ft
Best tide positionAll tides
Best tide movementRising and falling tides
More details
Week crowdFew surfers
Week-end crowdCrowded
Dangers
- Rips / undertow
- Pollution
Additional Information
Obtain a pass from park ranger's office or pay for day use. Also try parking off the road's shoulder in the dirt lot north of the park.
Atmosphere
A consistent alternative to the very crowded area of Carlsbad/Oceanside/Leucadia & Encinitas. Occasional rights, mostly good lefts on any swell, best combo is during the late fall season. The park's solar heated showers are a fine bonus!
General
Go for it twice & you are the new local king; as long as you're not wimpy like the Stizzy's boy toys!
Author: THE_STIZZ Contributors (4)
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By Big Prokamzi , 22-12-2007
Stizz is a newcomer here! - From 1985-1987 I surfed tower 10 with half a dozen tourists or less, no matter what the season it was never crowded, the lefts were the feature and not much else in the park was worthwhile. Stizz is the nickname for any dudes who paddle-out with jizz still in their mouth, the latest Stizz dude was in kneepads when this spot was still a semi-secret left reefbreak.