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SAN ONOFRE: Actually in San Die- OCEANSIDE consists of four main Variety of beachbreaks in shift-
go County. Great camping & hang sections: ing sandbars. Lots of surfers and
out spot for wave hungry travelers. OCEANSIDE HARBOR: Consistent bodyboarders find excellent waves
San Onofre offers THE POINT, OLD beachbreak waves in between two marching in from the S, SW & the
MAN’S, DOG PATCH, NUKES, & jetties. Easy access and above aver- W. CARLSBAD STREET BEACHES:
SIRENS. The Point is a good right age wave quality makes it a popular Uncrowded is the word, but keep it a
break, popular with the older guys. choice among surfers from the south. secret. This is where to go when your
Old Man’s is a longboarder spot, Good all year round. Best Season: All favorite spot is too crowded, but it
which breaks way out & then reforms Year. Direction: All Directions. Size blows out in the p.m.
to break again inside. Dog Patch is 2’-8’. Tide: Medium. Wind: E. Bot- CARLSBAD OFFSHORE BEACH:
just S of Old Man’s and is mushy tom: Sand. Rating: Intermediate. Climb down the bluff at the parking
beginner surf. Nukes is a break over OCEANSIDE PIER: Hollow, beach- lot south of Elm Ave. for a shifting
the ocean water coolant pipes to the break waves heavily dependent on sandbar multibreak that is seldom
nuclear power plant. Sirens is just S wind and tide. Breaks best on a solid crowded.
of Nukes & offers fun peaks & clean southwest swell. FRAZEE BEACH: A handy walking
sections. It’s always crowded so don’t OCEANSIDE BOULEVARD: Hol- path leads to this bodyboarding fam-
expect to surf by yourself. low beachbreak with semi-consistent ily fun center.
CAMP PENDLETON: Unless you sandbar formations. Attracts swell TAMARACK AVE: The first real
have a valid military I.D. you won’t from a variety of directions and break in San Diego County that
be able to access this 15 mile stretch produces some of the best waves in prefers a south swell, Tamarack Ave
of pristine coastline. Marines rou- Northern San Diego County. Inter- is a rapidly changing mix of sandbars
tinely practice exercises & procedures mediate plus. and peaks. If the swell is under six
on the beaches & in the water here. OCEANSIDE STREET BEACHES: feet Tamarack can be a good option,
Increased security measures equate especially with a medium tide and
to zero possibility for access. zero wind. Int.