Visitor reviews of 15th Street surf break

15th Street 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: 3.5 (1: 15th Street is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot).
Regional Rating: 3.0 (1: 15th Street is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in San Diego County. 5: the best break in San Diego County).	Difficulty Level: 2.0 (1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only).
Onshore Wind: 2.0 (1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: 15th Street can offer better rides with a light wind behind them).	Other Options: 3.0 (1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at 15th Street, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures).
Water Quality: 2.0 (1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution).	Crowds: 1.5 (1: Often too crowded. 5: 15th Street is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers).
Access: 4.5 (1: Getting to 15th Street 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: 3.0 (1: An ugly industrial backdrop. 5: A spectacular setting).
Local Attitude: 4.0 (1: Locals are hostile to visitors. 5: Either there are no locals who surf, or else they are accommodating and friendly).