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Best when solid W-NW groundswells arrive in winter with light E offshore winds.
Surf GuideCalifornia
Horseshoe
A shallow, jagged reef north of Marine Street that spits steep, hollow barrels-one of La Jolla’s most physical and local breaks. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Horseshoe in California.
Break TypeReef Break
Skill LevelAdvanced
LocationCalifornia, US
Live conditions
- Waves 3-4 ft+
- Period 14 s
- Wind NW 9 kt
Tide curve (forecast)
1.2 ftfalling
- Low0.1 ft
- High5.0 ft
- Low1.2 ft
- High5.4 ft
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Lineup Insights
Lineup Guide
Sharp rock and shallow reef create fast, critical takeoffs and a high risk of injury.
Expect strong rips and a territorial local lineup.
Mid-rising tide produces the cleanest, punchiest barrels while low tide makes the reef especially heavy.
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