Cardiff Reef Surf Forecast
San Diego County, California
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Spot Guide
Cardiff Reef is a quality reef break located along San Diego's North County coast, offering consistent waves with a distinctive rocky bottom that creates peeling, well-defined A-frames. The reef faces east but works best with southwest swell wrapping around the point, generating medium-sized waves that peel across the shallow structure. This spot attracts a solid mix of locals and visiting surfers who appreciate the reliable conditions and scenic coastal setting.
Forecast Charts
Daily Forecast
Expect 2-3ft all day on SW swell at 16s with barely a breath of wind — nothing amazing but surfable.
A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with calm winds.
Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with barely a breath of wind.
Steady 2-3ft waves on offer on W swell at 4s — calm winds.
Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with glassy conditions.
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