Camp Pendelton

Camp Pendelton

Orange County, California, USA
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Wave Quality

Normal

Wave Type

Beach-break

Swell Direction

NorthWest, West, SouthWest, South

Best Wind

SouthEast, East, NorthEast

Best Tide

All tides

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About

Camp Pendleton, nestled in Orange County, California, offers a rugged beach-break where waves roll in from the Northwest, West, and Southwest, with a power that can yield barrels. The sandy bottom welcomes both right and left-handers, making it a versatile playground for those willing to seek out its uncrowded swells. Best surfed at all tides, it comes alive when the swell is less than 1 meter, holding strong up to 3 feet. Though the military presence looms, those with grit can find solace in its hidden waves, far from the noise of the world.

Wave Characteristics

Wave QualityNormal
Wave TypeBeach-break
Wave DirectionRight and left
Wave Powerbarrel
BottomSandy
Swell SizeStarts working at Less than 1m / 3ft and holds up to

Ideal Conditions

Swell DirectionNorthWest, West, SouthWest, South
Best WindSouthEast, East, NorthEast
Best Tide PositionAll tides
Best Tide Movementunknown

Location & Access

AddressCamp Pendleton / Oceanside Harbor jetties, Oceanside, CA 92054
City / AreaOrange County
Zip Code92735
StateCalifornia
CountryUSA

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Camp Pendelton Questions

What kind of wave is Camp Pendelton?

Camp Pendelton is a beach break with right and left waves over a sandy bottom.

How good is the surf at Camp Pendelton?

Camp Pendelton is rated normal for wave quality.

What swell works best at Camp Pendelton?

Camp Pendelton works best on a northwest, west, southwest, south swell. Swell size: starts working at Less than 1m / 3ft and holds up to.

What wind is best for Camp Pendelton?

The best wind for Camp Pendelton is southeast, east, northeast.

What tide is best for surfing Camp Pendelton?

Camp Pendelton works best at all tides.

Where can I stay near Camp Pendelton?

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Where is Camp Pendelton?

Camp Pendelton is a surf spot in Orange County, California, USA.