What are the top ten best surf spots in california? Is san diego good? When are the waves best time of day?

Question

What are the top ten best surf spots in california? Is san diego good? When are the waves best time of day?

Answer 1

Plenty of good spots near San Diego.  Starting from San Diego going north, these are the best for "normal wave" surfing in my opinion - not necessarily in order and depends on season.  Most break best in the morning and at lower tides. Those with an * are very good but not necessarily the best.

Wind and Sea*

LaJolla Shores*

Blacks

Cardiff*

Swamies

San Onofre

Churches*

Trestles

Salt Creek

Santa Anna River Mouth*

Huntington Beach Pier

Lanada Bay*

Malibu

County Line*

California St, Ventura

Campus Point, Santa Barbara*

Jalama

Hook, Santa Cruz*

Steamer Lane. Santa Cruz