La Jolla, Pacific Beach and Ocean Beach run from Blacks to Sunset Cliffs, with canyon peaks, reefs, piers and beach breaks. These are the spots where the break and the longboard size range fit a longboard, a good place to start checking. Open one for the longboard rating.
Where to start
La Jolla Shores surf report
First-timers, surf lessons and longboards.
Beach break · Longboard 1.5–4 ft
Longboard size, swell and tide
| Spot | Longboard size | Best swell | Best tide |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Jolla Shores surf report | 1.5–4 ft | W to WNW (260°–300°) | Mid tide |
| Windansea surf report | 2–4 ft | SSW to NW (200°–315°) | All tides, best mid |
| Tourmaline surf report | 1.5–4 ft | SW to NW (225°–315°) | Low to mid |
| Crystal Pier surf report | 1.5–4 ft | SW to WNW (225°–300°) | Mid to high |
| Ocean Beach surf report | 1.5–4 ft | SW to NW (225°–315°) | Mid tide |
| Sunset Cliffs (Garbage) surf report | 2.5–5 ft | WSW to NW (240°–315°) | Low to mid |
Longboard waves first, then mixed breaks whose guide names longboards or that suit beginners at a longboard size, each in coast order.