How Do You Plan A Southern California Surf Trip?
If you’re a local California surfer, or you’re coming to Southern California to surf, you’ll want to take advantage of the right seasons to hit the best swells. The season is key to the planning of your surf trip, because if you’re coming a long way, you’ll want to concentrate your travel to the most optimum beach location to catch the best waves. Here are some tips to give you a feel for the Southern Pacific coast, and what you can expect to find at different times of year. Decide when you will be traveling. Swell energy comes from different parts of the Pacific, depending on what season it is, and knowing where the waves are coming from is essential when planning a successful surf trip (see Resources below). In the summer, south swells are the predominant source of waves, so plan accordingly. Many areas of Southern California are exposed to south swells, but certain spots can be much better than others. Some breaks in San Diego pick up south swell pretty well, as do some beaches in L
