January Wave of the Month 🌊

Welcome to winter! January is for cold water and pumping surf.

Powerful northwest swells from Alaska begin pounding the San Diego coastline in January. Sunset Cliffs faces North making it perfectly positioned for these swells.

My favorite part about surfing Sunsett Cliffs when it’s big is that it’s reef bottom holds waves well overhead when other breaks close out. Find a channel to paddle out annd you will score your best rides of the winter.

Heads up, Sunset Cliffs becomes completely swamped during a high tide so I recommend surfing during a low to mid-tide. And bring your step up board or gun when it’s overhead. The 7’6 Over Easy will shine in the long, peeling waves of Sunset Cliffs and provide the extra volume needed for an easy takeoff.

For more info on this break, read my full review and check it out on Youtube.

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Cheers to catching more waves 🌊 

Gavin

PS, need some fresh surf gear? Check out my gear guide!