A compact, bluff-backed stretch where the north-end 'Pipes' reef can throw punchy lefts over shallow rock while the rest of the beach mixes sandier, mellower peaks. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for San Elijo State Beach in California.
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The Wave
Sessions clean up with E-ENE breezes and perform best on low to mid tides with W-WNW swell angles.
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Lineup Guide
Watch for submerged reef and rocky slabs at the north 'Pipes' zone-takeoffs can be shallow and unforgiving, especially at lower tides and on bigger W/WNW swells.
Expect moderate weekend crowds near the campground.
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