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Conditions
Wave
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Sweet spot 3–8 ft
Period
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Sweet spot 11–16 s
Wind
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Tide
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Session plan
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Beginner basics
Where to go
Cloud 9 itself is a heavy, shallow reef barrel — not a beginner wave. Quicksilver, Jacking Horse, and Daku are mellower nearby reefs/breaks where intermediate-level students go. Pacifico Beach has true beginner zones.
What to avoid
The main Cloud 9 peak on any size. The reef is razor-sharp and only inches deep at low tide. Boats run constantly through the channel; stay out of the boat lane.
Best beginner conditions
Surf at Pacifico or Quicksilver inside on small days. Knee-to-chest NE swell, light W or SW wind, mid to high tide. August–November is the consistent season.
Wetsuit
Wetsuit
Fall setup
Season-based baseline. Water temp varies week to week.
3/2 Fullsuit
Prime season—comfortable and flexible
4/3 Fullsuit
Late fall, especially with north winds
Spot notes
How this break works
Hazards
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