Cottons Point Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(United-States – San Diego County)
| Name: | Cottons Point |
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| Type: | reef and point |
| Reliability: | consistent |
| Best Swell: SW | Offshore Wind: NE |
Cottons Point in San Diego County is an exposed reef and point break that has dependable surf. Summer offers the best conditions for surfing. The best wind direction is from the northeast. Tends to receive distant groundswells and the best swell direction is from the southwest.The break here is a left hand point. Best around mid tide. It's sometimes crowded here. Rocks are a hazard.
Overall Cottons Point 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 Cottons Point surf quality by season and Cottons Point surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Cottons Point |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Cottons Point:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Trestles (Uppers) | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | Riviera 1 | 1 mi |
| Third closest break | San Clemente State Park | 1 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Trestles (Lowers) | 1 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Church | 2 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Cottons Point: |
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| Closest wave buoy | San Clemente Basin Buoy | 67 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Santa Monica Basin Buoy | 88 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Tanner Banks Buoy | 130 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | East Santa Barbara Buoy | 142 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | South Santa Rosa Island Buoy | 151 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Cottons Point: |
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| Closest tide station | San Clemente, California | 2 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Balboa Pier, Newport Beach, California | 22 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Newport Beach, Newport Bay Entrance, Corona del Mar | 22 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Newport Bay Entrance, Corona del Mar, California | 22 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Newport Bay Entrance, Corona del Mar, California (2 | 23 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Cottons Point: |
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| Closest ski area | Mt Baldy (United States) | 57 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Snow Valley (United States) | 66 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Mountain High resort (United States) | 68 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Sunrise Ski Area (United States) | 70 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Snow Summit (United States) | 71 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Cottons Point: |
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| Closest city location | San Clemente (United States) | 3 mi |
| Second closest city location | Dana Point (United States) | 8 mi |
| Third closest city location | San Juan Capistrano (United States) | 9 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Laguna Niguel (United States) | 11 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Aliso Viejo (United States) | 14 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Cottons Point is Tustin Mcaf Airport (NTK) in USA, 41 km (25 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Cottons Point is John Wayne Arpt Orange Co (Santa Ana) Airport (SNA), also in USA, 41 km (25 miles) away.
- Third is March Arb (Riverside) Airport (RIV) in USA, 64 km (40 miles) away.
- Riverside Muni Airport (RAL) in USA is 65 km (40 miles) away.
- Long Beach Airport (LGB), also in USA is the fifth nearest airport to Cottons Point and is 70 km (43 miles) away.
