Ocean Beach’s South Jetty / Dog Beach is a sandbar-strewn beach break in San Diego where the jetty sculpts lefts and rights with some push amid a famously dog-friendly lineup. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for South Jetty and Dog Beach in California.
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Lineup Insights
The Wave
Best mornings are on a southwest to west swell with light east-to-northeast winds.
Mid to rising tides often produce the punchiest, more hollow sections.
Lineup Guide
Watch for shifting sandbars and strong rips around the jetty-dogs and foot traffic make the takeoff zone hectic at times.
Respect the local peak and watch for submerged hazards during lower tidal stages.
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