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“Beware of the "SS Monte Carlo" located directly in front of furthest south tall white condo. It's an old sunken gambling ship (made of concrete). It's pretty cool - as long as you're not crashing into it!”
Sean from UNITED STATES - 11 Mar 2016
Coronado Beaches Ratings
Overall: 2.0. Based on 16 votes and 3 reviews. Vote
Quality on a good day: 3.4(1 star: Even when the swell and winds are optimum, the waves are poor quality, 5 stars: If conditions are right, the waves will be World Class). |
Consistency of Surf: 3.4(1: Coronado Beaches is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 3.0(1: Coronado Beaches is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in San Diego County. 5: the best break in San Diego County). |
Difficulty Level: 3.3(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only). |
Onshore Wind: 2.8(1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: Coronado Beaches can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 2.7(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Coronado Beaches, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures). |
Wind and Kite Surfing: 2.8(1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at Coronado Beaches are often excellent). |
Water Quality: 3.7(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 3.4(1: Often too crowded. 5: Coronado Beaches is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 4.7(1: Getting to Coronado Beaches requires an overland expedition or chartering a boat. 3: A 30 minute walk from the nearest parking. 5: Park a vehicle right by the break). |
Scenery: 4.8(1: An ugly industrial backdrop. 5: A spectacular setting). |
Local Attitude: 4.5(1: Locals are hostile to visitors. 5: Either there are no locals who surf, or else they are accommodating and friendly). |
Accommodation: 3.7(1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near Coronado Beaches for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 2.2(1: Camping at Coronado Beaches is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe). |
Entertainment: 4.2(1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: Coronado Beaches is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus). |
Equipment and Repairs: 3.4(1: Nothing can be sourced, not even wax. 5: Quality surfing equipment can be purchased or hired. Major repairs can be fixed too). |
Eating: 4.4(1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at Coronado Beaches, from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants). |
Drinking: 3.8(1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near Coronado Beaches where you can stay or park a camper van overnight). |
“Beware of...??”
Coconut Pete from UNITED STATES - 14 Oct 2014
“Coronado is a beachbreak that pulls in some good swells. Unfortunately, it doesn't hold them well and you get many sections, sometimes a quarter mile in length, that produce nothing more than a big wall of closeouts as far as the eye can see. The good news for people who surf this break...if you can surf Coronado, you can surf anywhere!”
Mike from UNITED STATES - 01 Dec 2011
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