Turtles - San Diego
A summer magnet in north San Diego: a fickle, exposed beach break that lights up on long-period southwest groundswells with clean east-northeast offshore and a compact, often crowded lineup. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Turtles - San Diego in California.
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Lineup Insights
The Wave
The peak windows are rare: long-period southwest groundswells paired with ENE offshore winds produce the best, hollower peaks.
It usually favors low-mid and falling tides.
Lineup Guide
Crowds concentrate quickly-Turtles sits just north of popular reefs and in front of campground access, so expect local pressure and limited parking.
Respect the local peak and watch for submerged hazards during lower tidal stages.
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