In La Jolla, San Diego County, Southern California, Windansea Beach is a world-class reef break that peels over a rocky bottom. Windansea is a regional classic and has a permanent spot in the history of surfing in California. This reef break can serve up some heavy waves that break for up to 150 meters. The right is generally longer than the left which is a bit more hollow than the right, but both share the same heavy takeoff. It will generally be bigger than most other spots on the coast.
What are the best surfing conditions for Windansea Beach?
Holds a lot of size up to triple overhead, starts working around waist high. A shortboard will work here most days, but a step up is the move when the swells start pumping. Intermediate and advanced surfers at this spot only. The surf here is consistent (7/10) but the vibes in the lineup are competitive and it gets crowded (9/10). The best winds are offshore and from the East. The best swells come from the Southwest and South. Works on all tides.
We recommend wearing a 3/2 wetsuit in the summer when water temperatures rise to 20 degrees. In the winter a 4/3 wetsuit is best when water temps drop to a chilly 15 degrees. See the temperature chart below for more data on this.
