Surfside Beach

Surfside Beach

Surfside Beach, California, USA
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Wave Quality

Normal

Wave Type

Beach-break

Swell Direction

South, SouthEast

Best Wind

North, NorthWest

Best Tide

Mid tide

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About

Located between Seal Beach and Sunset Beach, Surfside can offer good waves when the swell is right. It's less crowded than some of the more popular Orange County spots and can be a good option for intermediate surfers.

Wave Characteristics

Wave QualityNormal
Wave TypeBeach-break
Wave DirectionRight and left
Wave Powerrippable
BottomSandy
Swell SizeStarts working at Less than 1m / 3ft and holds up to 2m+ / 6ft+

Ideal Conditions

Swell DirectionSouth, SouthEast
Best WindNorth, NorthWest
Best Tide PositionMid tide
Best Tide MovementRising and Falling tides

Location & Access

AddressSurfside Beach, Surfside, CA 90743
City / AreaSurfside Beach
Zip Code77541
StateCalifornia
CountryUSA

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Surfside Beach Questions

What kind of wave is Surfside Beach?

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

How good is the surf at Surfside Beach?

Surfside Beach is rated normal for wave quality.

What swell works best at Surfside Beach?

Surfside Beach works best on a south, southeast swell. Swell size: starts working at Less than 1m / 3ft and holds up to 2m+ / 6ft+.

What wind is best for Surfside Beach?

The best wind for Surfside Beach is north, northwest.

What tide is best for surfing Surfside Beach?

Surfside Beach works best at mid tide on rising and falling tides.

Where can I stay near Surfside Beach?

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Where is Surfside Beach?

Surfside Beach is a surf spot in Surfside Beach, California, USA.