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)	0.8	0.7	0.8	0.6	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.8	0.9	1	0.9	1	1	1.1	1.2	1.2	1.3	1.3	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.1	1.1	1	0.8	0.8	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.6
Wave direction	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	WSW	SW	WSW	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	W	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW
Wave period (s)	11.9	11.5	11.5	11.9	7	6.9	8.9	6.7	4.7	4.8	4.8	5.3	5.5	5.8	5.9	6	6	6.1	6	6	6	5.8	5.8	5.8	5.2	4.8	5.5	5.6	5.9	5.8	5.8	5.7	5.5	7.7	7.8	10.9	13.3	13.2	12.3	12.1	12.1	13	12.8	12.7	12.6	11.6	12.3	12.2	12.1	11.9	11.8	11.7	11.3	11.2	11.2	9.4
Wave energy (kJ)	174	115	153	109	43	41	65	51	36	43	40	60	65	84	94	109	114	118	105	100	97	86	81	72	34	29	48	46	51	47	42	35	28	54	47	97	145	151	158	151	152	114	110	109	107	90	115	106	98	95	88	86	86	79	73	64
Wind speed (km/h)	8	6.8	8.6	13.3	15.5	11.3	9.4	7.8	7.2	6.6	6.8	13.5	16.1	12.4	7.8	6	6.1	7.2	8.8	14.8	15.6	13.2	7.7	7.9	7.8	7.6	7.2	11.6	15.6	12.7	7	5.1	5.2	3.3	4.4	10.5	14.7	11.9	9.3	7.1	5.7	7.3	7.2	12.2	18.1	15.8	11.5	10.5	10.8	9.4	11.3	12.5	18.2	14.6	11	9.1
Wind direction	SCross-on	SSWCross-on	SSWCross-on	SWOnshore	SWOnshore	WSWOnshore	WOnshore	WNWCross-on	WOnshore	WSWOnshore	SSWCross-on	SWCross-on	SWOnshore	WSWOnshore	WSWOnshore	WSWOnshore	SSWCross-on	SSWCross-on	SCross-on	SSWCross-on	SWOnshore	SWOnshore	SSWCross-on	SSWCross-on	SSWCross-on	SCross-on	SSWCross-on	SWCross-on	SWOnshore	SWOnshore	WSWOnshore	SWOnshore	WSWOnshore	SWGlassy	SWGlassy	WSWOnshore	WOnshore	WOnshore	WNWCross-on	WNWCross-on	NWCross-on	NNWCross	NNWCross	WNWCross-on	WNWCross-on	WNWCross-on	NWCross-on	NWCross-on	NNWCross	NNWCross	NWCross-on	WNWCross-on	WNWCross-on	WNWCross-on	NWCross-on	NWCross-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.