Crystal Pier and Pacific Beach Surf Break

Crystal Pier and Pacific Beach Surf Break Reviews and Ratings

Lat Long: 32.80° N 117.26° W

Issued: 4 am 23 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Crystal Pier and Pacific Beach sea temperature is
19.4° C

1.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year

Crystal Pier and Pacific Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.

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Crystal Pier and Pacific Beach Ratings

Overall: 3.0. Based on 2 votes. Vote

Quality on a good day: 3.0

(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: 4.0

(1: Crystal Pier and Pacific Beach is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot).

Difficulty Level: 3.0

(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only).

Water Quality: 2.0

(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution).

Crowds: 2.0

(1: Often too crowded. 5: Crystal Pier and Pacific Beach is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers).

Access: 4.0

(1: Getting to Crystal Pier and Pacific Beach 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).

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