The Wave
The break prefers west to west-northwest groundswells and cleans up with easterly offshore winds.
Works best low-mid tide when the sandbars hold a peakier shape.
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Sandbox
A fickle San Diego sandbar that lights up with peaky lefts and rights on clean W-WNW groundswell and light east offshore, ideal for summer laid-back sessions. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Sandbox in California.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelAll levels
LocationCalifornia, US
Forecast
- Waves 2-3 ft+
- Period 15 s
- Wind SW 4 kt
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Lineup Insights
Lineup Guide
Crowds and a few submerged rocks near the inside sandbar create a punchy takeoff zone - respect local priority and pick your peak.
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