Windansea in La Jolla is a historic, fast reef break-steep, hollow rights and punchy lefts that amplify both summer SW pulses and winter NW storms against a rocky shoreline and iconic surf shack. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Windansea in California.
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Expect best windows on oblique SW or NW groundswells with light E winds.
Medium to low tides often groom the peak while very low tides expose reef sections and increase hazard.
Lineup Guide
The shallow rock reef, blunt sandstone ledges and crowded takeoff zone create high-consequence bail hazards-scraped shins and board damage are common, so spread out and plan your exit.
Respect the local peak and watch for submerged hazards during lower tidal stages.
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