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UPDATES 9/4:
Yes, the condition isn't the best this weekend, everywhere! Maybe some size Mon-Tue and around the 12th but that's for another day to worry about!

Didn't we say gotta have a sense of humor ? Yep. Let's hope the kelps help and surf the itsy waves cuz we're Ok with that :-) Too hot to stay on land anyway.
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As exciting as it sounds, the forecast, live cam and the lifeguards themselves have been saying short of "come surf in Del Mar!... just not today".

So the winner is: San Elijo Campgrounds! Pipes is only at the end of the parking ramp, Cardiff Reef 5-6 blocks south and Seaside/Tabletops spots nearby (if need be). Less parking hassles than Del Mar esp. this weekend and you can hang all day and surf your brains out.

Like everywhere else surf wise is about 1-3ft, making it a great day at the beach but gotta have a sense of humor in the water!

The surf is a mix of beach and reef break (for the big days), best on med tide (approx HT 10:12 AM, LT 4:15 PM). The offshore kelp and the bluffs help to clean it up and protect from the wind. Located about 5 minutes south of Encinitas in Cardiff by the Sea. It's an awesome place to spend a day at the beach hanging out with friends and surfing. The vibes: open and fun so let's keep it that way.

NOTE#1: Although there's a surf school in the area, this is NOT a Surfing 101 session (incline access and a spread out area with various peaks). If unsure, you should pair and car pool with someone more experienced in case you miss us, get separated in the water or if we move to other spot.

Park at the DAY USE PARKING at the NORTH END of San Elijo State Beach. Your annual pass will work or $10/day. Free parking at the side of HWY 101 but watch for the NO parking. Car pooling is a good thing.

Look for my car at the parking lot near the 1st Bathroom: Cream Ford Edge. We'll do the lookout 7 AM and if all good we'll meet at the bottom of STAIRWAY #6 7:30 AM ish and start from here. Yup, work that butt!

Details don't fit in small pics so click and zoom for more:

Aerial surf spots and road map:

Addt'l layout:

A quick info:
1) Pipes info but it'll give you some ideas about San Elijo: http://www.sandiegosu...
2) Breakfast (huge Mex b'fast, long lines if you don't come early, closed at 3 PM):
http://www.pipescafe....
Personally, the Deli at the supermarket across the lot has no wait, great selections and we can eat at the terrace area. Starbucks is there too.

DIRECTIONS:

• Exit the 5 Freeway at Birmingham Drive and head WEST towards the beach till you come to a T.
  
• Turn LEFT on San Elijo Ave.
  
• Turn RIGHT on Chesterfield Drive and cross over the railroad tracks.
  
• Turn RIGHT on Coast Highway 101.
  
• Go past the main entrance about 200 yards where there is a left turn lane into DAY USE Parking. OR, free parking along HWY 101.
  

NOTE #2: Like any outdoor events, check your email before you go (or the night before) in case things change. Will Cancel if too choppy, too windy, too bad.

I've sent my cell# to the YES-es already. If you RSVP between now and Fri 7 PM, email me if you need it. You can text me also, just don't go crazy sending a poem, K?

See you soon!

P.S. OC-ers can't resist to surf with you guys so I divvy up the space for RSVP :-)

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Have Fun, Be Safe! Know your own limitations.
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