Simmons Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(United-States – San Diego County)
| Name: | Simmons Reef |
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| Type: | reef |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: WNW | Offshore Wind: E |
Simmons Reef in San Diego County is a fairly exposed reef break that has fairly consistent surf. Winter is the best time of year for surfing here. Ideal winds are from the east. Tends to receive distant groundswells and the ideal swell direction is from the west northwest. A reef breaks right. Best around low tide. Often Crowded. Take care of rips and rocks.
Overall Simmons Reef 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 Simmons Reef surf quality by season and Simmons Reef surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Simmons Reef |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Simmons Reef:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Emery s Left | 0 mi |
| Second closest break | Little Point | 0 mi |
| Third closest break | Windansea | 0 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Big Rock | 1 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Hogans | 1 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Simmons Reef: |
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| Closest wave buoy | San Clemente Basin Buoy | 50 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Santa Monica Basin Buoy | 121 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Tanner Banks Buoy | 134 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | East Santa Barbara Buoy | 177 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | South Santa Rosa Island Buoy | 178 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Simmons Reef: |
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| Closest tide station | La Jolla (Scripps Institution Wharf), California | 2 mi |
| Second closest tide station | La Jolla (Scripps Institution Wharf), California (s | 2 mi |
| Third closest tide station | La Jolla, Scripps Pier, California (3) | 2 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | La Jolla, Scripps Pier, California | 3 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | La Jolla, Scripps Pier, California (2) | 3 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Simmons Reef: |
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| Closest ski area | Snow Valley (United States) | 97 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Mt Baldy (United States) | 98 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Big Bear Mountain (United States) | 99 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Snow Summit (United States) | 99 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Bear Mountain (United States) | 105 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Simmons Reef: |
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| Closest city location | San Diego (United States) | 7 mi |
| Second closest city location | Del Mar (United States) | 9 mi |
| Third closest city location | Solana Beach (United States) | 11 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Coronado (United States) | 12 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Rancho Santa Fe (United States) | 14 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Simmons Reef is Miramar Mcas Airport (NKX) in USA, 14 km (9 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Simmons Reef is San Diego International Lindbergh Fld Airport (SAN), also in USA, 14 km (9 miles) away.
- Third is North Island Nas (San Diego) Airport (NZY) in USA, 16 km (10 miles) away.
- General Abelardo L Rodriguez International (Tijuana) Airport (TIJ) in Mexico is 44 km (27 miles) away.
- John Wayne Arpt Orange Co (Santa Ana) Airport (SNA) in USA is the fifth nearest airport to Simmons Reef and is 108 km (67 miles) away.
