Uncle Cliffy's

Uncle Cliffy's

San Diego County, California, USA
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Wave Quality

Regional Classic

Wave Type

Sand-bar

Swell Direction

North, NorthWest, West, SouthWest, South

Best Wind

North, NorthWest, West, SouthWest, South

Best Tide

All tides

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About

Uncle Cliffy's, nestled in the heart of San Diego, offers a classic surf experience with sandy bottoms that cradle both right and left breaks. The waves, powerful enough to barrel, thrive on swells from nearly every direction, holding strong from less than three feet to over twelve. Best surfed at all tides, both rising and falling, this spot welcomes surfers of all skill levels to its forgiving embrace. Here, beneath the Californian sun, the ocean whispers tales of adventure to those brave enough to ride its rhythm.

Wave Characteristics

Wave QualityRegional Classic
Wave TypeSand-bar
Wave DirectionRight and left
Wave Powerbarrel
BottomSandy
Swell SizeStarts working at Less than 1m / 3ft and holds up to 4m+ / 12ft

Ideal Conditions

Swell DirectionNorth, NorthWest, West, SouthWest, South
Best WindNorth, NorthWest, West, SouthWest, South
Best Tide PositionAll tides
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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What kind of wave is Uncle Cliffy's?

Uncle Cliffy's is a sand-bar break with right and left waves over a sandy bottom.

How good is the surf at Uncle Cliffy's?

Uncle Cliffy's is rated regional classic for wave quality.

What swell works best at Uncle Cliffy's?

Uncle Cliffy's works best on a north, northwest, west, southwest, south swell. Swell size: starts working at Less than 1m / 3ft and holds up to 4m+ / 12ft.

What wind is best for Uncle Cliffy's?

The best wind for Uncle Cliffy's is north, northwest, west, southwest, south.

What tide is best for surfing Uncle Cliffy's?

Uncle Cliffy's works best at all tides on rising and falling tides.

Where can I stay near Uncle Cliffy's?

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Where is Uncle Cliffy's?

Uncle Cliffy's is a surf spot in San Diego County, California, USA.