Surf spot

Pescedero (Pesky)

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Country: USA, California, San Diego County
Coordinates: 32.7399, -117.2555

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-on	SCross-on	SCross-on	SSWCross-on	SSWCross-on	SSWCross-on	SSWCross-on	SCross-on	SCross-on	SWCross-on	SWOnshore	SWOnshore	WSWOnshore	WOnshore	WNWCross-on	WOnshore	SWOnshore	WSWOnshore	SCross-on	SSWCross-on	SWOnshore	SWOnshore	SSWCross-on	SSWCross-on	SSWCross-on	SSWCross-on	SSWCross-on	SSWCross-on	SWOnshore	SWOnshore	SWOnshore	SCross-on	SWCross-on	SCross-on	SSWCross-on	SWOnshore	SWOnshore	WSWOnshore	WSWOnshore	SWOnshore	WSWGlassy	WSWGlassy	WGlassy	WSWOnshore	WOnshore	WNWCross-on	WNWCross-on	NWCross-on	WNWCross-on	WNWCross-on	WNWCross-on	WOnshore	WCross-on	WNWCross-on	WNWCross-on	WNWCross-on

Pescedero, often called “Pesky,” is a San Diego County surf spot in Southern California known for being a bit fickle but rewarding when conditions line up.

Quick description

Location: San Diego County, California, USA
Type of break: Primarily a reef/point-style wave depending on the exact sand and swell setup
Crowd level: Can be crowded when it’s breaking well
Skill level: Generally intermediate to advanced surf, with local knowledge helping a lot

What it’s known for

Pescedero is usually described as a quality wave that needs the right swell direction, tide, and wind to show its best shape. When it works, it can offer: - Clean, lined-up walls - Fast sections - Occasional barrels or hollow pockets on stronger swells - A shorter, punchier ride than some of the more open beachbreaks

Conditions

Best swell: Typically prefers a solid southwest or south swell
Best winds: Light offshore or calm morning conditions
Tide sensitivity: Often more favorable at a particular tide window, so timing matters
Consistency: Not always breaking, and can be highly dependent on seasonal swell patterns

Hazards / considerations

Reef and rocks: Watch for shallow sections and exposed reef/rocks
Strong competition for waves: Local lineup dynamics can be important
Entry/exit: Can be more technical than a standard beachbreak

Overall vibe

Pescedero is the kind of spot surfers check when they want a quality, less-forgiving wave in the San Diego area. It’s not usually the easiest place to learn, but on the right day it can be one of the more memorable, high-quality waves in the region.