Playa Serena is a right-hand pointbreak at Coronado Beach that peels hard and hollow off the take-off in front of the condo towers, then softens into a long, easy wall that suits longboarding. It breaks over a mix of boulders and sand, giving you a quick, punchy section up top and plenty of room to cruise once the wave lines up.
When It Works
The point draws swell from south through southwest, with south swell the best match. It's usable from 0.9 m / 3 ft to 3 m / 10 ft, so there's a solid range to work with once a swell fills in. Because the bank leans heavily on sand distribution, it can be somewhat inconsistent, so expect it to come and go rather than turn on every day.
Wind and Tide
Look for northwest offshore wind to clean up the wall. It works on low and mid tide, with a rising tide generally the better call.
Local Tips
This is a rewarding wave for intermediate surfers, with the hollow take-off asking for a confident entry before the wall opens up. The lineup tends to stay fairly quiet, so you'll usually have space to settle into the point.
Access
Park outside the condos and follow the path down to the point. There's a mix of free, paid, roadside, and restricted parking around the area, so check the signs before you leave the car, and take everything valuable with you.
