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Sandbox

A fickle San Diego sandbar that lights up with peaky lefts and rights on clean W-WNW groundswell and light east offshore, ideal for summer laid-back sessions. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Sandbox in California.

Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelAll levels
LocationCalifornia, US
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The Wave

The break prefers west to west-northwest groundswells and cleans up with easterly offshore winds.

Works best low-mid tide when the sandbars hold a peakier shape.

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Lineup Guide

Crowds and a few submerged rocks near the inside sandbar create a punchy takeoff zone - respect local priority and pick your peak.

Respect the local peak and watch for submerged hazards during lower tidal stages.

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