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There are a few interesting photos W, NW, SW. Size: 2’-12’. Tide: Low deep water and descend unmerci-
on side one as well, including a very - Medium. Wind: E. Bottom: Sand. fully along the jagged reef. At the
unique photo at La Jolla cove, where Rating: Advanced. proper size it becomes a long, lined
a surfer on a giant wave appears to be LA JOLLA SHORES. SCRIPPS: User- up left with a big wave board being
above the cars along the street. Each friendliness is the key to Scripps’ absolutely necessary. Unless you are
description explains the best surfing popularity. Scripps’ prime location comfortable in big waves, leave this
condition, the nature of the break, makes it a favorite among surfers behemoth alone. Best Season: Win-
best time of year, best swell direction, of all ability levels. The wave itself ter. Swell Direction: W, NW. Size:
tide height, wind direction, and other is your basic, beachbreak mix; but, 10’+. Tide: Low. Wind: E. Bottom:
details of importance to the surfer. when the factors come together it Rock. Rating: Expert
BLACK’S: By far the best beachbreak can get surprisingly good. Drag your HOSPITALS: A right point break
in San Diego County, maybe even feet when wading in as more than that comes to life in winter W & NW
all of Southern California. Luck into one stingray lurks beneath. Lots of swells. Rating: Advanced
Black’s during a solid W or NW bodyboards in the parking lot area, HORSESHOES: A genetic wave mu-
swell with offshore winds and you & many of them are tourists on the tation located just north of Marine
will swear you’re surfing a cold water crowded beach all summer. Best Street. Waves here wrap consider-
Indonesia. A deepwater canyon at- Season: Fall, Winter. Swell Direction: ably around a horseshoe shaped reef,
tracts & magnifies waves into their W, NW. Size: 2’-6’. Tide: Medium. hence the name. The lefts have the
true potential. Black’s consists of a Wind: E, SE. Bottom: Sand. Rating: tendency to be extremely hollow &
variety of peaks which offer both Intermediate. shallow. The rights can turn on them-
high performance surfing & run-for- LA JOLLA COVE: The sleeping selves but most people stick to the
your-life conditions. The fact that it giant. La Jolla Cove only breaks a lefts. Be careful out there, the drop,
requires a time commitment with an handful of times each year, but when the ride, & the exit can be tricky.
exhausting hike down the cliff keeps it does it is a sight to behold. Mon- Advanced
the militant crowds down… a little. strous winter swells emerge from
Best Season: Winter. Swell Direction:
