Pickle Weed Point

Pickle Weed Point

San Diego County, California, USA
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Wave Quality

Normal

Wave Type

Rivermouth

Swell Direction

NorthWest, West, SouthWest

Best Wind

SouthEast, East

Best Tide

Low tide, Mid tide

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About

At Pickle Weed Point in San Diego, the waves break right, a hollow barrel forming at the rivermouth where the sandy bottom meets scattered rocks. It works best with a northwest, west, or southwest swell, rolling in at a modest 3 to 5 feet but capable of hitting 6 feet or more when conditions align. The local vibe can be friendly on weekdays but shifts to a more tense atmosphere on weekends, so tread carefully among the seasoned locals. A short walk from Dog Beach leads you to this fickle gem, where the right tide and swell can make for a session reminiscent of Indonesia's finest.

Wave Characteristics

Wave QualityNormal
Wave TypeRivermouth
Wave DirectionRight
Wave Powerbarrel
BottomSand with rock
Swell SizeStarts working at 1.0m-1.5m / 3ft-5ft and holds up to 2m+ / 6ft+

Ideal Conditions

Swell DirectionNorthWest, West, SouthWest
Best WindSouthEast, East
Best Tide PositionLow tide, Mid tide
Best Tide MovementRising and falling tides

Location & Access

AddressSunset Cliffs, Point Loma, San Diego, CA
City / AreaSan Diego County
Zip Code92101
StateCalifornia
CountryUSA

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Pickle Weed Point Questions

What kind of wave is Pickle Weed Point?

Pickle Weed Point is a rivermouth break with right waves over a sand with rock bottom.

How good is the surf at Pickle Weed Point?

Pickle Weed Point is rated normal for wave quality.

What swell works best at Pickle Weed Point?

Pickle Weed Point works best on a northwest, west, southwest swell. Swell size: starts working at 1.0m-1.5m / 3ft-5ft and holds up to 2m+ / 6ft+.

What wind is best for Pickle Weed Point?

The best wind for Pickle Weed Point is southeast, east.

What tide is best for surfing Pickle Weed Point?

Pickle Weed Point works best at low tide, mid tide on rising and falling tides.

Where can I stay near Pickle Weed Point?

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Where is Pickle Weed Point?

Pickle Weed Point is a surf spot in San Diego County, California, USA.