A summer magnet in north San Diego: a fickle, exposed beach break that lights up on long-period southwest groundswells with clean east-northeast offshore and a compact, often crowded lineup. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Turtles - San Diego in California.
Forecast
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The peak windows are rare: long-period southwest groundswells paired with ENE offshore winds produce the best, hollower peaks.
It usually favors low-mid and falling tides.
Workable days are sporadic each season, so patience and timing matter.
Crowds concentrate quickly-Turtles sits just north of popular reefs and in front of campground access, so expect local pressure and limited parking.
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