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RAY BAY Northernmost end of Seal OceanBAovlse.aSeal Beach PierAve. Westminster Bolsa Ave. River 1st St. Chesnut Ave.
Beach, "Ray Bay" is a warmed by Seal Beach Bl.SEAL Mall McFadden Ave. Trail
effluent power plant waters. It is BEACH Springdale St.
generally a small, mushy beginner Seal Beach Graham St. San Euclid St. Harbor Bl. Franko's Map of 2007
spot, but on a gargantuan S or SW National Wildlife Newhope St.
swell it turns on, producing 100 yard Raitt Bristol St. Broadway
rights with multiple sections in Refuge Flower St.
dirty water. Ana
Golden River
SEAL BEACH PIER Fickle beachbreak, good West Huntington
for tourists and bodyboarders much of the Anaheim College Beach
summer, but really only gets good during the Bay Mall Diego Edinger Ave. St.
winter. When everywhere else is rejoicing in Edinger Ave.
overhead surf Seal Beach is usually knee-high 405 Mile
& weak. However, with a direct winter W swell SURFSIDE HUNTINGTON Edwards St. Gothard St. Square Santa
and offshore winds it is possible to tap into pristine HARBOR Goldenwest St. Reg. Park Ana
barrels giving way to long, rippable walls. The S side Mile Square Centennial ORANGE COUNTY
of the pier is the better bodyboarding spot, while the SunseStBUENASCEHT Heil Ave. Beach Bl. Golf Course Reg.
N side is your best surfing bet. Best Season: Winter/ Beach Meadowlark Park
Direction: W/Size: 2'-6'/Tide: Medium/ Wind: E/ Golf Course
Bottom: Sand, Stingrays/Rating: Intermediate/Daily Santa SURFING
Surf Report/Webcam. Warner Ave

SURFSIDE CLOUDBREAK Low-latitude NW swells over 8' produce Freeway Warner Ave.
a cloudbreak along the jetty at the south end of Seal Beach. Optimal
when the tide is low and the swell is between 8' & 12'. A big wave
board is necessary. Advanced. Warner Ave Newland St. Magnolia St. SANTA ANA Printed on Durable, Waterproof Synthetic Paper
SURFSIDE There are three named breaks in Surfside: P
THE BOWL is right next to the jetty. The more southerly the swell the Slater Ave. Segerstrom Dyer Rd. SIDE 1
better, as swells reflect off the jetty and combine with the same swell to Ave. Seal Beach to
produce one of the hollowest waves in Southern California. The main surfing Bushard St. Corona del Mar
area in Surfside is called: Bolsa Chica State Beach Refer to Fairview St.
THE HOLE, which implies that it's a dredging, sand-filled barrel with infinite
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Winter: Winter is a gamble in Orange County because it primarily faces southwest. Steep, northwest BALBOA PIER Small scale beachbreak is good for tourists & small kids, but it is rarely The Wedge Rd.
swells struggle to wrap around the corner of Point Conception and hit Orange County directly, the net surfable. Intermediate.

result is inconsistent and unpredictable conditions overall. There are still a few good waves to be had CYLINDERS A screaming right barrel close to shore, worth a look during a storm surge.
The photo to the left was taken here (the bodyboarder survived). Advanced.
at spots open to the northwest; but unless the swell is humongous, your best bet during the Winter is Pacific
to travel north or south to spots more receptive to northwest swells. 600’ THE WEDGE One of the most recognized & feared waves in the world, "The Wedge" seems to
Spring: During the Spring the South Pacific wave factory rumbles back to life. The season's first be a freak of nature, but it is the angle of the jetty that causes even moderately sized S swells
to transform into twice their potential. The wave itself breaks as a horrendous shorepound,
which given the right conditions are two-fold magnified by the side-wave that bounces off of the
few south swells combine with built-up sandbars and warmer air temperatures to make life bearable west jetty. It is a spectacular A-frame when it's head high+, & it some-times gives a triple over-
again. The water is still frigid but the possibility to grab a few A-frames is highly likely. Now that Nowhere to Hide at Cylinders, Newport Beach head+ spectator show. Board riding of any sort is prohibited May 1 - Oct. 31 from 10a.m. to 5p.m. UCnrdyesrtwalatCeorvePCaSrotkaastet Highway Crystal
more spots are breaking the winter crowds have the opportunity to spread out. photo by Ron Romanoski Rating: Expert only. Cove
Summer: Orange County in the Summer is summed up in one word, consistent. No matter how small it
might be there always seems to be something rideable, even fun, somewhere along this stretch of coast. NEWPORT BEACH SURFING BIG CORONA EAST JETTY Corona Del Mar is almost impossible to score. When the swell is pushing State Park
When a large south swell rolls in, Orange County's breaks stir to life and offer a variety of possibilities. In general, Newport Beach is divided into two main areas, West Newport & East Newport. eight feet plus everywhere else Corona Del Mar will be barely breaking. However, with a Giant SW
Hardly a secret, Trestles on the San Diego County border is the wave of choice to surfers from all East Newport is more susceptible to W and NW swells, while West Newport fares better or NW swell the east jetty may create one of the most memorable waves of your life as well shaped
walks of life. with S or SW swells. The waves in West Newport are a mix of rights, lefts and peaks, rights & lefts bounce off the jetty to produce long, powerful rides with only a few diehards out. Cross
Fall: Fall is the best time to surf in Orange County, period. Late season south swells combine with dependent on a string of jetties that dictate the flow of sand. If it's breaking properly your fingers. Advanced.
early season west and northwest swells to form beautiful peaks up and down the entire coast. The Newport Beach offers some of the most exhilarating barrels along the coast (six seconds
afternoon onshore winds of summer have disappeared giving way to afternoon glass-offs cherished by in a barrel is possible). Most of the time, Newport Beach is a high-performance surfing BIG CORONA BEACH Usually flatter than anywhere else during any W swell because it faces
everyone. During the months of October, November, and December Santa Ana winds blow in from the playground with easy paddle-outs and surprisingly powerful sections. The only downside to south & the jetty blocks the swell. S & SW swells come directly into the beach & usually close out.
east giving surfers a chance to duck into some rare, wind-groomed barrels. surfing here is that it's always crowded with surfers from all over Southern California. This place is best for tourists, bodysurfers & skimboarding kids. Bodyboarding can be a fast,
The most consistent spot in Newport Beach is 56th St., Best Season: Summer (West furious & dangerous for the typical beach visitors when it's head high..
Newport) Fall, Winter (East Newport)/Direction: All Directions/Size: 4-8 feet/Tide:
Medium/Wind: East/Bottom: Sand, except at Little Corona/Rating: Advanced/Daily Surf www.frankosmaps.com LITTLE CORONA Fun knee-high waves for bodysurfing & bodyboarding, but it only
Report/Webcam breaks good on a serious S swell. On those days, heavy right barrels head directly over a
rocky reef, so the ride is short, even if it is sweet. When it gets much overhead it's
dangerous because of the rocks. Intermediate.