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Works best on northwest-to-west groundswell with light ENE-E winds (offshore) and favors mid to rising tides for more defined peaks.
Occasional localism and urban-runoff reports have been noted.
Surf GuideCalifornia
Cherry Hill
A tucked Solana Beach sandbar below a bluff that lights up on NW-W groundswell days with lefts and rights with some push and a quieter stairway access. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Cherry Hill in California.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelIntermediate
LocationCalifornia, US
Best conditions today
- Waves 2-3 ft+
- Period 15 s
- Wind E 2 kt
Tide curve (forecast)
3.8 ftrising
- Low0.1 ft
- High5.0 ft
- Low1.2 ft
- High5.4 ft
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A narrow bluff and discreet stair access keep Cherry Hill quieter than nearby breaks but can concentrate crowds when a clean swell lines up.
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