Cardiff Reef Surf Guide
Cardiff Reef in San Diego County is an exposed reef break that is usually a safe bet. Winter is the best time of year for surfing here. The best wind direction is from the east. Groundswells more frequent than windswells and the ideal swell angle is from the west northwest. Both left (best) and right reef breaks.. Good surf at all stages of the tide. Sometimes crowded. Watch out for crowds and rocks.
Cardiff Reef Spot Info
| Type: | Rating: | Reliability: | Todays Sea Temp*: |
|---|---|---|---|
| very consistent | 19.1°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite |
Surfing Cardiff Reef:
The best conditions reported for surf at Cardiff Reef occur when a West-northwest swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the East.
Cardiff Reef Surf:
Thursday, 4 June 2026, 14:33 Local time| Giovedì 04 | ||||
| 2PM | 5PM | 8PM | 11PM | |
| Wave (m) | ||||
| Periodo (s) | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 |
| Vento (km/h) | ||||
| Stato del vento | cross- on |
cross- on |
cross- on |
glass |
















