The bonfire rings are stationed around the island, so make sure you get there early to stake yours out, especially if you're headed there on the weekend. If you head to the parking lot off of Sunset Cliffs, you can get a great view from Pappy's Point. Take off! To add to this, the paddle out to reach the break can be long. While Sunset Cliffs is hardly considered one of the uncrowded surf spots in San Diego, it is certainly not the most crowded. Even on the stormiest of days, you can find kite surfers putting on their own air show north of Crystal Pier in Pacific Beach or, on the calmest, longboarders out in force, making the most of it. If you start at the north end, it makes for a great run out to Point Loma as well. Its map for Sunset Cliffs and Point Loma lists breaks in order from north to south as follows: Pescadero St.; Osprey St.; Bird Shit; No Surf; Indicator; Needles Eye; Luscombs; Rockslide; Lizards; North Garbage; South Garbage; Sub; Ab; South Ab; Newbreak; Chasm; 33s; Pink House; Pillbox; and Ralphs. You can find it near the parking lot at the end of Sunset Cliffs Boulevard. Dogs are allowed off leash at the beach, so the great news is your pup can go for a swim while you're there. As you drive South from Ocean Beach along Sunset Cliffs Boulevard, you will be greeted with an expansive view of San Diego's gorgeous coastline. First my name aint Bob its Tom. Limestone reef and rock heads with sharp mollusks. Sunset Cliffs Natural Park area is a 68-acre park on the western edge of Point Loma. There is no rope so be careful when scaling it. Sunset Cliffs comprises a series of point breaks that can work at varying degrees of quality under various degrees of swell size and direction. Oh my, what 1/2 century can do to the popularity of a once crowd of maybe 12? From George Freeth to Bob Simmons to Rob Machado, many San Diegans have played an influential role in propelling surfing from a pastime to a sport and a way of life. Sunset Cliffs Blvd and Hill St. San Diego, CA 92107. 25 comments. Owner. In summary, the best board for Sunset Cliffs should have a little more volume to it. It is most distinguishable by a large metal cage situated on the end of the point. The three-mile cliffside trail, accessible from Ladera Street . Thisis the go to spot when the rest of south county is maxed out (7-8 feet). However, the lineup can get thick during a good swell. Alternatively, the North lot at Torrey Pines State beach has a large lot that funnels out to beach access. Here you'll see fearless surFUR dogs show off their wave-riding skills. Bring your loved ones! Address. [9] It was dedicated in 1983. Keep up the good work. I was a Cal Western student beginning September 1967from the North, Garbage looking up to what is now the parking lot, south of the streets (because we could see trash dumped up above), Sub (named after the submarine shaped rock as noted above), Lighthouse (into the Navy area south of campus). In some ways its all still theresomewhereat least in our memories those days havent ended. I love how accessible this place is. Dont miss out. While surfing is best during a low tide at Sunset Cliffs; cliff jumping requires a high tide. Guess there arent enough kids living in MB to justify one any longer. The soft, fun point breaks are a beautiful place to surf, especially at dawn and sunset. Falls from the cliffs have resulted in deaths[2][3] and injuries.[4][5]. I have a picture on my wall of me in a stand-up tube at Rockslide in 1982 taken by the Sonshine Surf Shop photo guy, lipping two feet right over my head, that makes me smile every time I look at it. There are huge channels, and to cover all of the breaks, you'd have to paddle and surf more than three miles. Shocked, I say! Surfing Sunset Cliffs means scrambling up and down the bluffs and paddling in and out from the rocks, but out at the tip, at a spot called Dolphin Tanks, ambitious surfers access the lineup by boat. The others are still a challenge to access, and when its big, most people stay away or just watch from the safety of the cliffs. The other more accessible breaks are found at Garbage Beach. San Diego native, Ryan Filds, talks about the surf around Sunset Cliffs. For example, from north to south, which is first, Subs or Abs? 2023 San Diego Reader. Localism is another matter entirely, that is locals trying to keep others out of their breaks. Surfing wise, be sure to check out the Garbage surf breaks found here during a big swell. Having departed from my Point Loma home and OB off W. Pt Loma Blvd., in 1970, I began my surfing interest moving to Carpinteria being four minutes from Rincon Point. We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associate Program and we earn from qualifying purchases. Still one of surfings most iconic and beloved figures, he never strays too far from his favorite San Diego swells. I always preferred taking out the shortboard from my closet that had a little more length and volume than others. var cid='9656993437';var pid='ca-pub-7534465306351362';var slotId='div-gpt-ad-gosurfingsandiego_com-box-3-0';var ffid=1;var alS=1002%1000;var container=document.getElementById(slotId);container.style.width='100%';var ins=document.createElement('ins');ins.id=slotId+'-asloaded';ins.className='adsbygoogle ezasloaded';ins.dataset.adClient=pid;ins.dataset.adChannel=cid;if(ffid==2){ins.dataset.fullWidthResponsive='true';} Required fields are marked *. 25 comments in Ocean Beach Bob "lizard" Chapman, John Holly, Jim "Mouse' Robb, Billy Chapman and Marsh Malcom. 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You've got to earn your waves at Trestles, with a long hike in from the parking lot and, when the surf is pumping, fierce competition from 50+ other surfers in the lineup, many of them experts and even professionals. Ive included some quick information below to help you strike it when conditions are best. Today, there are about forty thousand people living in Saint-Martin-d'Hres. Sign up to receive the latest news, events, and updates about San Diego. North garbage produces long rights with a fast left. Gavin has been living and surfing in San Diego for over a decade. Sunset Beach. He took me to several breathtaking and romantic places, one of them being Sunset Cliffs. To get here, follow the first few bends on Sunset Cliffs Boulevard leaving OB. Everyone from garbage is pretty accepting. As a local having grown up surfing with Melinda, and her brother Mike, I have to agree with her. I will also share their rightful Sunset Cliffs surf spot names.if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[250,250],'gosurfingsandiego_com-medrectangle-3','ezslot_9',116,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-gosurfingsandiego_com-medrectangle-3-0');if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[250,250],'gosurfingsandiego_com-medrectangle-3','ezslot_10',116,'0','1'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-gosurfingsandiego_com-medrectangle-3-0_1');.medrectangle-3-multi-116{border:none!important;display:block!important;float:none!important;line-height:0;margin-bottom:15px!important;margin-left:auto!important;margin-right:auto!important;margin-top:15px!important;max-width:100%!important;min-height:250px;min-width:250px;padding:0;text-align:center!important}. Waves continue to break through a mid-tide. I was doing their ding repair and happened to be out that day. [10] It stretches from Adair Street to Ladera Street. Even if you arent a surfer, catching a sunset at Sunset Cliffs is one of the premiere places to do so in San Diego. The Sunset Cliffs water temperature is rather cool (16.1 C) and the air temperature will feel about the same. Sunset Cliffs in San Diego County is an exposed reef break that has quite consistent surf. On the other hand, the reef structure slows down waves a bit and eases the power slightly. On your way out of Sunset Cliffs, be sure to stop at Chris Liqour & Deli in OB. Leashed dogs allowed on beach before 9am and after 6pm from April-Oct. (changes to 4pm Nov.-March). Breaks right and a left. Whatever happened to Johnny Riddle. It's good year-round, always one of the biggest spots in town, and breaks in long, organized lines. Winter is the best time of year for surfing here. To top it off, the kelp beds that sit off the coast in this area further assist maintaining clean waves. For this reason, its important to know your limits. The cliffs are pretty vast, but filled with lots of spectators. 12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Saturday 29 Apr 2023 PDT. Torrey Pines has a couple access points. By accident of birth the Cliffs were private property! Find adventures and camping on the go, share photos, use GPX tracks, and download maps for offline use. Want to be notified of follow-up comments by email? A thick kelp bed several hundred yards outside the break smoothes the bump out of westerly wind, making the Cliffs an ideal place to surf when the beaches are blown out. *ocean temperature recorded from satellite. Beware of urchins, rips, rocks, obstacles, locals and pollution. From here it's easy to walk down the stairs to get in and out. I will just call it a larger, heftier short board. Ronny said the private sector would pick up the slack. The only downside to Garbage is that on a swell you can guarantee it will be packed - insanly crowded. However, some breaks along this stretch are more difficult to access than others. Amazing sunset views over the Pacific. You can Surfing Gear. The San Diego Tourism Authority is funded in part by the San Diego Tourism Marketing District Corporation with City of San Diego Tourism Marketing District assessment funds. Some have been battered against the cliffs while trying to exit the water. Second, crowds will flock to the cliffs at sunset time. Great spot for shooting portraits, engagements, or to just wander along the cliffs at sunset. The creations Spalding built were affected by the weather and wave action and eventually eroded. Ready to surf San Diego-style? All rights reserved. Subleo is just a horked guys way of saying Sub Left. To experience competitive surfing at its best, plan your visit to coincide with one of the World Surfing League contests at Trestles (usually in May and September), or the Super Girl Surf Pro in Oceanside each September, featuring the top female pro surfers in the world. Check outSurfrider San Diegoif you are looking to participate or contribute to a charitable ocean cause. It is an unsuspecting little store, but they make some of the best fresh sandwiches in San Diego. Since recovering, Filds has spent time recharging on surf trips to Big Sur and continuing his freelance photography work for companies that represent surfing culture. From the early days of action sports, San Diego was at the center of it. That is saying something because the West coast is not known for its delis. [7], In 1925, John P. Mills bought the property and surrounding area and developed it into a residential neighborhood. This monument commemorates the landing of Juan Rodrguez Cabrillo at San Diego Bay on September 28, 1542. [8] Luscomb point is a popular location for weddings and sunset viewing. This is a fun, soft, A-frame point break with a reef bottom and kelp beds a little deeper than the lineup to keep the waves clean. 12/8/18 at the OB Library. Current Surf Report for Sunset Cliffs Current Conditions. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Ocean Beach Dog Beach is considered "The Original Dog Beach" and one of the first leash-free dog beaches in the U.S., according to city's website. This page is not available in other languages. Now, I live in North County. In order to get a prime viewing position on the rocks, get there at least 30 minutes before Sunset Cliff sunset time.
