As surfers, we absolutely love fall here in Southern California and especially along the beaches of San Diego County. This is the time of year that we live for. Big swells from the south that are generated by either Southern Pacific storms or hurricanes off of Baja produce the biggest and best waves of the year in this area. Plus, the weather is ideal for surfing. It’s still warm in the water and on land and we have the potential for the hot Santa Ana winds that blow offshore and tweak the waves to world-class perfection. Firefighters don’t like these winds, but surfers love ‘em. The snot nosed brats are all back in school and most summer vacationers have all gone home so there are plenty of waves to go around for the dedicated core that feed on this stuff.

This is when the San Diego coast is at its best. From Oceanside on the north end to Imperial Beach on the south, this stretch of coastline is one of the premier surfing zones on the planet. Top spots to hang out and see the action close up and personal are the bluffs above Windansea Beach in La Jolla and the pier in Ocean Beach. The list of world-class surf spots in this part of the coast is endless. Almost all the spots are visible and open to the public.

Today is a good time to take a beach day, jump in the cool Pacific and watch some excellent surfing.