Surfing along Coronado Beach
Beach breaking waves go left and right onto Coronado Beach. Usually the best surfing is in the summer with swells coming from the southwest. Crowds are rarely a problem at Coronado Beach. Moderate waves make it a favorite spot for beginning and intermediate surfers.
One of the more popular spots along the beach is near Avenida del Sol. At the north end of the beach Outlet gets exciting when summer swells come up the coast from the south. Outlet faces south, so it picks up swells that pass others by. Dangerous waves and shallow water make it a spot for experts. At the south end of Coronado Beach are some good longboarding locations.
Caution: Check with rangers or lifeguards that conditions are safe for your planned activities.
Designated surfing and swimming areas go into effect in the summer, making the central beach off limits to surfers after 10 AM. A black and yellow checker flag will normally be posted between zones.
Coronado Surfing Association
The Coronado Surfing Association promotes a passion for surfing and the ocean environment through community beach and ocean conservation events as well as the sponsorship of competitive surfing at all levels.
Coronado Surfing Association
The JR Memorial longboard competition, sponsored by the Coronado Surfing Association, is usually held in November at Shipwrecks Beach. The competition is held in memory of Jimmy Reilly who died in a car accident in 1983.
Coronado Surfing Association's Youth Surfing Programs provide opportunities for youth of all ability levels to enjoy the sport of surfing in a supportive environment.
Coronado Surfing Academy
Coronado Surfing Academy offers private, semi-private, and group lessons for surfers of all abilities. Each lesson is about 1½ hours long. Wetsuits and soft surfboards are provided. They also have surf camps which are operated through the City of Coronado's recreation department.
Coronado Surfing Academy
City of Coronado Surf Camps
Surf Awareness
Week-long sessions for ages 6-8 include introductions to body surfing, boogie boarding and soft board surfing.
Blue Wave Surf Camp
Week-long camps for ages 6-18. Instruction for all levels of surfers along with marine biology, oceanography, physical fitness, body surfing, and more.
Gnarly Neal's Surf Camp
Week-long camp for ages 8-16. Surfboard and wetsuit provided.
Coronado Surfing Academy Half Day Surf Camp
Taught by first aid/CPR certified instructors. Week long sessions from 9 AM to noon.
City of Coronado Recreation Services
Surfboard Rentals
Emerald City Surf Shop
Rentals of surfboards, bodyboards, skimboards, fins
1118 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA
Emerald City Surf Shop
Coronado Junior Lifeguards - 2024
Dates for 2024 will be announced soon. Girls and boys ages 9 through 17 are invited to participate in Coronado's Junior Lifeguards held at Coronado's Central Beach.
Coronado Junior Lifeguards
Junior Lifeguards develop of range of ocean related skills and information from experienced beach lifeguards. Participants learn about ocean and beach safety, first aid, CPR, and water rescue techniques while at the same time developing their physical fitness. Activities include body boarding, stand-up paddleboarding, surfing, snorkeling, and kayaking.
Tryouts
All new participants in Junior Lifeguards must attend a tryout in order to participate. Tryout dates are offered April through June at the Coronado Municipal Pool.
OCEAN AWARENESS PROGRAM (Ages 7 to 9) is a week-long program designed to provide youth with an introduction to the ocean environment
CADET PROGRAM (Ages 14 to 17) s a three-week program designed for teenagers who are interested in sharing their ocean knowledge, assisting instructors of younger Junior Lifeguards, and preparing for the Lifeguard Assistant position.
Cycling around Coronado
Cyclists have a variety of scenic routes to follow around Coronado. For an ocean-front experience, head south to Silver Stand Beach and on to Imperial Beach. The Silver Stand Bikeway extends 9 miles from Ferry Landing Marketplace to Imperial Beach. Riders from Coronado Beach can pick up the bikeway across Silver Strand Boulevard near Glorietta Bay Park.
Among the more popular places to cycle is the loop trip around the island, passing the Coronado Bridge, Tidelands Park, the Ferry Landing, and North Island Naval Station.
Wheel Fun Rentals
1500 Orange Avenue, Coronado, CA
Located south of the Adult Pool on the Boardwalk
Bike rentals, including tandems, mountain bikes, cruisers, kids' trailers, and surries
Bike tours, Segway rentals, Segway tours
Wheel Fun Rentals
Coronado Beach Volleyball
Six beach volleyball courts are located at the Central Beach. Two of the courts already have nets provided.
