North County San Diego and Pacific Beach run reef, point and beach breaks in a tight stretch of coast. These are the spots where the wave and the longboard size range suit a longboard. Open one for today’s forecast and rating.
Where to start
Grandview surf report
Beginners and longboards when small, shortboards when solid.
Beach break · Longboard 1.5–4 ft
Moonlight / D Street surf report
Beginners on small days; intermediates at D Street.
Beach break · Longboard 1.5–4 ft
Tourmaline surf report
Beginners and longboarders; bring volume even when bigger.
Beach break · Longboard 1.5–4 ft
Longboard size, swell and tide
| Spot | Longboard size | Best swell | Best tide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grandview surf report | 1.5–4 ft | SW to W (220°–270°) | Low to mid |
| Beacons surf report | 2–4 ft | WSW to WNW (255°–285°) | Low to mid |
| Moonlight / D Street surf report | 1.5–4 ft | SW to W (220°–260°) | Low to mid |
| Swamis surf report | 1.5–4 ft | W to WNW (260°–300°) | Low to mid |
| Cardiff Reef surf report | 1.5–4 ft | W to NW (280°–316°) | Low to mid |
| Tourmaline surf report | 1.5–4 ft | SW to NW (225°–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.