Gator Beach

Gator Beach

San Diego County, California, USA
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Wave Quality

Normal

Wave Type

Beach-break

Swell Direction

West, SouthWest

Best Wind

West, SouthWest

Best Tide

All tides

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About

Gator Beach, nestled in the heart of Coronado, California, offers a sandy beach-break that caters to both right and left-handers. The waves, which begin to dance at 3 to 5 feet, can hold strong up to a towering 16 feet, powered by swells from the west and southwest. With barrel-like waves and an inviting ocean bottom, it welcomes surfers of all skill levels at any tide, thriving on the rising and falling movements. On a clear day, with light winds from the west, the surf here becomes a canvas for those who seek the thrill of the ride.

Wave Characteristics

Wave QualityNormal
Wave TypeBeach-break
Wave DirectionRight and left
Wave Powerbarrel
BottomSandy
Swell SizeStarts working at 1.0m-1.5m / 3ft-5ft and holds up to 5m / 16 ft and over

Ideal Conditions

Swell DirectionWest, SouthWest
Best WindWest, SouthWest
Best Tide PositionAll tides
Best Tide MovementRising and falling tides

Location & Access

AddressGator Beach, Trident Way, Coronado, CA 92118, USA
City / AreaSan Diego County
Zip Code92118
StateCalifornia
CountryUSA

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Gator Beach Questions

What kind of wave is Gator Beach?

Gator Beach is a beach break with right and left waves over a sandy bottom.

How good is the surf at Gator Beach?

Gator Beach is rated normal for wave quality.

What swell works best at Gator Beach?

Gator Beach works best on a west, southwest swell. Swell size: starts working at 1.0m-1.5m / 3ft-5ft and holds up to 5m / 16 ft and over.

What wind is best for Gator Beach?

The best wind for Gator Beach is west, southwest.

What tide is best for surfing Gator Beach?

Gator Beach works best at all tides on rising and falling tides.

Where can I stay near Gator Beach?

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Where is Gator Beach?

Gator Beach is a surf spot in San Diego County, California, USA.