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“Decent surf. Expect to be snaked and burned. Everyone that surfs here pretty much sucks even the nicer ones. A lot of locals won’t surf here without 5 of their friends. Not really pleasant if you are an intermediate or beginning surfer.”
Josh from UNITED STATES - 21 Jul 2020
Oceanside Harbor Ratings
Overall: 2.0. Based on 15 votes and 1 review. Vote
Quality on a good day: 3.7(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: 4.4(1: Oceanside Harbor is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 3.8(1: Oceanside Harbor is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in San Diego County. 5: the best break in San Diego County). |
Difficulty Level: 4.0(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only). |
Onshore Wind: 3.4(1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: Oceanside Harbor can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 3.7(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Oceanside Harbor, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures). |
Wind and Kite Surfing: 3.6(1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at Oceanside Harbor are often excellent). |
Water Quality: 3.7(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 3.6(1: Often too crowded. 5: Oceanside Harbor is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 4.2(1: Getting to Oceanside Harbor 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: 4.0(1: An ugly industrial backdrop. 5: A spectacular setting). |
Local Attitude: 3.7(1: Locals are hostile to visitors. 5: Either there are no locals who surf, or else they are accommodating and friendly). |
Accommodation: 4.0(1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near Oceanside Harbor for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 2.9(1: Camping at Oceanside Harbor 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: Oceanside Harbor is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus). |
Equipment and Repairs: 3.7(1: Nothing can be sourced, not even wax. 5: Quality surfing equipment can be purchased or hired. Major repairs can be fixed too). |
Eating: 4.6(1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at Oceanside Harbor, from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants). |
Drinking: 4.5(1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near Oceanside Harbor where you can stay or park a camper van overnight). |
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