Surf Forecast Pipes/Campgrounds
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Pipes/Campgrounds surfspot characteristics
Swell Window
S | NW
Optimal Swell Direction
W
Swell Size
1ft - 1ft
Breaks over
rockLedge | sand
Wave type
reef
Wave direction
left | right
Optimal Wind Direction
E
Best Tides at
low | mid | high
More about Pipes/Campgrounds surfspot
Several flat reefs along the length of the San Elijo State Beach campground. Some are square barrels, others are sectiony mushburgers. Low tides produce many boils and suck-up sections. Peaks like Traps, Turtles, Muffs, and 8560s can’t handle much size but offer fun, punchy rides during smaller, peaky swells. Best direction is from the W to SW with medium-low tide.
Gets super crowded. Access is by parking along the inland side of 101 and (dangerous) running across the road, or in the pay lot in the campground, which is now open year-round.