Beacons Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(United-States – San Diego County)
| Name: | Beacons |
|---|---|
| Type: | beach and reef |
| Reliability: | very consistent |
| Best Swell: W | Offshore Wind: E |
Beacons in San Diego County is an exposed beach and reef break that has very consistent surf and works all around the year. Offshore winds are from the east. Groundswells more frequent than windswells and the optimum swell angle is from the west. The beach breaks offer lefts and rights as well as a right hand reef break.. Surfable at all stages of the tide. It's often crowded here. Rocks are a hazard.
Overall Beacons Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
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Also see Beacons surf quality by season and Beacons surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Beacons |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Beacons:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Stone Steps | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | Grandview | 1 mi |
| Third closest break | Moonlight Beach | 2 mi |
| Fourth closest break | D Street | 2 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Swamis | 2 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Beacons: |
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| Closest wave buoy | San Clemente Basin Buoy | 60 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Santa Monica Basin Buoy | 109 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Tanner Banks Buoy | 137 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | East Santa Barbara Buoy | 165 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | South Santa Rosa Island Buoy | 170 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Beacons: |
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| Closest tide station | La Jolla (Scripps Institution Wharf), California | 17 mi |
| Second closest tide station | La Jolla (Scripps Institution Wharf), California (s | 17 mi |
| Third closest tide station | La Jolla, Scripps Pier, California | 17 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | La Jolla, Scripps Pier, California (2) | 17 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | La Jolla, Scripps Pier, California (3) | 17 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Beacons: |
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| Closest ski area | Mt Baldy (United States) | 78 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Snow Valley (United States) | 78 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Snow Summit (United States) | 81 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Big Bear Mountain (United States) | 81 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Bear Mountain (United States) | 88 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Beacons: |
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| Closest city location | Carlsbad (United States) | 3 mi |
| Second closest city location | Encinitas (United States) | 6 mi |
| Third closest city location | Lake San Marcos (United States) | 7 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Oceanside (United States) | 7 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Vista (United States) | 7 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Beacons is Miramar Mcas Airport (NKX) in USA, 32 km (20 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Beacons is San Diego International Lindbergh Fld Airport (SAN), also in USA, 44 km (27 miles) away.
- Third is North Island Nas (San Diego) Airport (NZY) in USA, 47 km (29 miles) away.
- General Abelardo L Rodriguez International (Tijuana) Airport (TIJ) in Mexico is 72 km (45 miles) away.
- John Wayne Arpt Orange Co (Santa Ana) Airport (SNA) in USA is the fifth nearest airport to Beacons and is 80 km (50 miles) away.
