Surf spot

Ab

Forecast conditions and map view for Ab in USA, California, San Diego County. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: USA, California, San Diego County
Coordinates: 32.7139, -117.2570

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.9	1	1	1	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.3	1.2	1.2	1.1	1	0.9	1	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6
Wave direction	SW	SW	SW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	WSW	SW	S	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	S	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	SW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	S	S
Wave period (s)	13.2	12.1	11.7	10.6	11.8	12.4	11.9	11.8	11.8	11.2	11.2	9.6	6.8	6.8	9	4.7	4.9	5.2	5.5	5.5	5.8	6	6.1	6	6.3	5.8	5.8	6.2	6.3	6	5.8	5.8	5	5.8	5.9	6	6	5.8	5.8	6.4	6.3	6.3	8.3	13.8	13.4	13.2	13	12.7	12.2	13.3	13.2	13.1	12.5	11.6	8.6	8.6
Wave energy (kJ)	151	127	119	86	161	207	164	135	177	109	122	89	48	49	75	37	46	55	63	80	95	104	111	104	98	83	87	126	120	95	86	74	36	63	62	63	62	53	47	42	34	32	49	127	129	125	130	132	130	119	117	115	98	84	50	50
Wind speed (km/h)	14.2	14.8	16.2	21.3	20	15.6	10.5	11.2	8.8	6.7	6.4	12.2	15	13.1	10.4	9	5.4	7.3	8.7	16.6	15.5	13.8	9.8	10.1	9.2	11.4	11.1	15.1	17.6	13.5	8.9	8.4	8.5	6.2	7.9	12.2	14.5	11.4	9.3	6.4	4.7	3.4	3.7	10.2	15.9	12.9	10.2	8.3	6.6	6.4	5.4	10.5	16.4	15	12.4	8
Wind direction	SCross	SCross	SCross	SSWCross-on	SSWCross-on	SSWCross-on	SSWCross-on	SCross	SCross	SWCross-on	SWCross-on	SWCross-on	WSWOnshore	WOnshore	WNWOnshore	WOnshore	SWCross-on	WSWCross-on	SCross	SSWCross-on	SWCross-on	SWCross-on	SSWCross-on	SSWCross-on	SSWCross-on	SSWCross-on	SSWCross	SSWCross-on	SWCross-on	SWCross-on	SWCross-on	SCross	SWCross-on	SCross	SSWCross-on	SWCross-on	SWCross-on	WSWOnshore	WSWOnshore	SWCross-on	WSWGlassy	WSWGlassy	WGlassy	WSWOnshore	WOnshore	WNWOnshore	WNWOnshore	NWCross-on	WNWOnshore	WNWOnshore	WNWOnshore	WOnshore	WOnshore	WNWOnshore	WNWOnshore	WNWOnshore

Ab is a surf spot in San Diego County, California, known for being part of the region’s classic Southern California beachbreak setup. It typically offers sandbar-driven waves that can change shape with tides, swell direction, and shifting sand.

General description

Wave type: Beachbreak
Best for: Shortboarders, intermediate surfers, and anyone looking for a fun, punchy beach break when conditions line up
Common conditions: Can be fast and hollow on the right swell, but often more mellow and playful on smaller days
Crowd factor: Like many San Diego County spots, it can get busy when conditions are good
Consistency: Dependent on sandbars and seasonal swell patterns

What it’s like to surf

Ab is the kind of spot that can offer: - Peaky lefts and rights - Quick takeoffs - Occasional barrels or steep pockets when sandbars are well formed - A more forgiving ride on smaller, softer swells

Conditions to watch

Tide: Often sensitive to tide changes
Swell: Typically better with consistent Southern Hemisphere or Northwest swell energy depending on season
Wind: Offshore winds clean it up; onshore winds can make it choppy quickly
Sand movement: The spot’s quality can change a lot over time as sandbars shift

Overall

If you’re looking for a classic SoCal beachbreak with variable but potentially high-quality waves, Ab can be a fun spot when the sand and swell align.