Big Rock Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(United-States – San Diego County)
| Name: | Big Rock |
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| Type: | reef |
| Reliability: | very consistent |
| Best Swell: SW | Offshore Wind: N |
Big Rock in San Diego County is an exposed reef break that has very reliable surf. Summer offers the favoured conditions for surfing. The best wind direction is from the north. Tends to receive distant groundswells and the ideal swell direction is from the southwest. Left and better right hand reef breaks.. Best around mid tide. Unlikely to be too crowded, even when the surf is up. Hazards include rocks and locals.
Overall Big Rock 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.
The graph illustrates the range of swells directed at Big Rock through an average year ... (show all text)
The rose diagram describes how commonly and how strongly the wind blows from different ... (show all text)
Also see Big Rock surf quality by season and Big Rock surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Big Rock |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Big Rock:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Topanga Point | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | Chart House Rights | 2 mi |
| Third closest break | Sunset Boulevard | 3 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Santa Monica Jetties | 4 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Sunset 2 | 4 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Big Rock: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Santa Monica Basin Buoy | 33 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | East Santa Barbara Buoy | 72 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | South Santa Rosa Island Buoy | 94 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | Santa Barbara Buoy | 107 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | San Clemente Basin Buoy | 112 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Big Rock: |
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| Closest tide station | Santa Monica, Municipal Pier, California | 7 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Santa Monica, Municipal Pier, California (sub) | 7 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Santa Monica, California | 7 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Santa Monica, Municipal Pier, California (2) | 7 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | El Segundo, Santa Monica Bay, California | 13 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Big Rock: |
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| Closest ski area | Mt Baldy (United States) | 53 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Mountain High resort (United States) | 58 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Sunrise Ski Area (United States) | 58 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Snow Valley (United States) | 91 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Snow Summit (United States) | 99 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Big Rock: |
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| Closest city location | Las Flores (United States) | 1 mi |
| Second closest city location | Malibu Beach (United States) | 4 mi |
| Third closest city location | Santa Monica (United States) | 7 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Calabasas (United States) | 9 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Hidden Hills (United States) | 9 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Big Rock is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in USA, 22 km (14 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Big Rock is Jack Northrop Fld Hawthorne Muni Airport (HHR), also in USA, 29 km (18 miles) away.
- Third is Burbank Glendale Pasadena Airport (BUR) in USA, 30 km (19 miles) away.
- Point Mugu Nas Airport (NTD) in USA is 48 km (30 miles) away.
- Long Beach Airport (LGB), also in USA is the fifth nearest airport to Big Rock and is 49 km (30 miles) away.
