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1. Surfing Conditions Seasons
Three main factors influencing surfing conditions:
swell direction
currents and tides
winds
Waves
Bottoms
Beach types
Pollution
Surf reports (phone and online)
2. Surfing Conditions: Seasons Conditions in California
Winter brings larger waves (often from the north and west)
Winter brings colder water (low 50s)
Summer brings smaller, less frequent waves (often from the south)
Summer brings warmer water (up to 70° F)
3. Surfing Conditions: Swell Direction