Surf: General: Connecting the dots between Cardiff Reef and Swami's is a stretch of erratic reef known as the San Elijo, or Cardiff, Campgrounds. Although most of these waves are too fickle and/or protected to mention here, Pipes, at the north end of the campground, offers a consistent left-hander. The wave offers a rippable wall and is dependable call for low tide sessions during the winter months. Tides: low Size: Waist high to head high or so Wind: glassy or E Swell: NW, W (15 second or under) Bottom: Reef Paddling: Pretty average most days. Spot Rating: Playful left. Access: Park along PCH, at the north end of the San Elijo campgrounds. Head west. Crowds: Crowd Factor: Weekends can be packed, but weekdays are not so bad. Local Vibe: Goin' left! Environment: Not great after a rain. Hazards: Aggressive older surfers. Season: November-March