Crystal Pier (Pacific Beach) surf forecast

San Diego · California (San Diego County) · United States

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Beach break on either side of Crystal Pier, one of the busier peaks in Pacific Beach. South swell in summer gives the best shape; winter west swell works but can close out.

Break

beach break, lefts and rights; faces WSW

Level

intermediate

Best swell

S, SSW, SW

Best wind

E, ENE, ESE (offshore)

Best tide

low to mid tide

Season

Year-round, best summer south swells

Typical size

0.5-2 m

Crowd

high

Hazards

pier pilings; crowds; rips

Nearby spots

• Ocean Beach Pier (San Diego), San Diego
• Scripps Pier, La Jolla
• Sunset Cliffs, San Diego
• Torrey Pines State Beach, San Diego
• Fletcher Cove, Solana Beach
• Moonlight Beach, Encinitas

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