Scripps

comment by mellow fellow, 2006-05-19 18:06:21

my summary
I went to UCSD for 5 years and this is what I learned about scripps.Don't surf here when:-Long period swell is up (so many wonderful, better waves that are just as close)-After it rains (kind of gross)-winds are funky (a few exceptions but mostly wind makes this place look like indigestion)-Its summer. (I'm sort of kidding, but the beach becomes a people mess during the summer. Angry people fighting over pathetic waves. Plus Scripps is just not able to deal with a south swell)All that negative stuff being said, Do surf here when:-The swell is sort of short period. ~10 seconds can work. However, usually a 10 period implies worse weather and wind but this is not always the case.-The swell is a combo deal. Usually this occurs during the transition months between winter and summer where theres a smaller longer period south and a shorter north. I guess its true of all beach breaks that they can make some fun waves from combo swells. The best days I've had here were from combo swells. Even barrels!-Its early and you have to go to work in two hours. Scripps is like the cheap weed of surfing. It will still get you high but you need a lot of little crappy waves. Mostly I go here just because its the most convenient for me right now. However, I have also had my wallet stolen 3 times around here. I now carry a decoy.Thats my 2cence. And if you live in souther california and surf, and you haven't figured out yet that its going to be crowded when you go, quit surfing. Being angry and bitter never helps anything.

comment by anonymous, 2005-10-16 03:07:35

an average break
scripps isn't the greatest, but with the right conditions you can find some nice peeling shoulders. this place has the potential to be three stars but not the frequency.

comment by anonymous, 2005-09-12 07:45:39

surprisingly
January 31st was an amazing day at scripps. Wasn't huge but real strong wind swell lit those sand bars up for some long barrels.