Camp Pendelton Surf Report & Forecast

Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California

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🌊 Surf Quality Timeline (Week)

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10:00 AM America/Denver
Surf Quality: FAIR
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM11 PM
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🌊 Surf Quality Timeline

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🌬️ WIND

N
E
S
W
8
kt

🌊 SWELL

N
E
S
W
1.8
ft
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SWELL
HEIGHT
1.8ft
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SWELL
PERIOD
6s
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WIND GUSTS
7kt
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AIR TEMP
18°C
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SECONDARY
SWELL
1.2ft @
12s
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PRECIPITATION
0mm
SURF QUALITY
FAIR
Fair conditions - still worth a paddle. Small 1.8ft waves with mixed swell with light 8kt winds Note: winds from NE would be better.

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📊 7-Day Detailed Forecast

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Thursday

Apr 9
FAIR2 good hours
🌊 1.1-1.9ft 💨 5-10kt 🌡️ 17-19°C
TimeQualitySwell HeightPeriodSwell DirWind SpeedWind DirGustsAir TempWater TempRain
12:00 AM
GOOD
1.4ft13sS6ktSW6kt18°C20°C0mm
1:00 AM
GOOD
1.4ft10sSSW6ktSSW6kt18°C20°C0mm
2:00 AM
FAIR
1.5ft7sSW6ktS6kt18°C20°C0mm
3:00 AM
POOR
1.6ft5sWSW6ktSSE6kt17°C20°C0mm
4:00 AM
POOR
1.7ft5sW6ktSSE6kt18°C20°C0mm
5:00 AM
POOR
1.8ft6sW6ktSSE6kt18°C20°C0mm
6:00 AM
POOR
1.9ft6sW7ktSSE6kt18°C20°C0mm
7:00 AM
FAIR
1.9ft6sW7ktSSE7kt18°C20°C0mm
8:00 AM
POOR
1.9ft6sW8ktSSE8kt18°C20°C0mm
9:00 AM
POOR
1.9ft6sW9ktSE8kt18°C20°C0mm
10:00 AM
FAIR
1.8ft6sW8ktSSE7kt18°C20°C0mm
11:00 AM
FAIR
1.8ft6sW7ktS6kt18°C20°C0mm
12:00 PM
FAIR
1.7ft6sW5ktS5kt18°C20°C0mm
1:00 PM
FAIR
1.6ft6sW6ktSSW6kt18°C20°C0mm
2:00 PM
FAIR
1.6ft6sW7ktSW7kt18°C20°C0mm
3:00 PM
FAIR
1.5ft6sW8ktWSW8kt18°C20°C0mm
4:00 PM
FAIR
1.4ft8sSW9ktWSW9kt18°C20°C0mm
5:00 PM
FAIR
1.2ft10sSSW9ktW10kt18°C20°C0mm
6:00 PM
POOR
1.1ft12sS10ktW12kt18°C20°C0mm
7:00 PM
FAIR
1.3ft10sSSW9ktW11kt19°C20°C0mm
8:00 PM
FAIR
1.5ft7sWSW9ktWNW10kt19°C20°C0mm
9:00 PM
FAIR
1.6ft5sW8ktWNW9kt19°C20°C0mm
10:00 PM
FAIR
1.6ft5sW7ktW8kt19°C20°C0mm
11:00 PM
FAIR
1.6ft5sW6ktW7kt19°C20°C0mm

Friday

Apr 10
GOOD12 good hours
🌊 1.2-1.8ft 💨 1-8kt 🌡️ 18-19°C

Saturday

Apr 11
GOOD4 excellent hours
🌊 1.8-2.1ft 💨 3-9kt 🌡️ 17-17°C

Sunday

Apr 12
POOR5 good hours
🌊 2.0-2.1ft 💨 8-13kt 🌡️ 16-17°C

Monday

Apr 13
POORCheck individual hours
🌊 1.7-2.1ft 💨 9-14kt 🌡️ 16-16°C

Tuesday

Apr 14
FAIR10 good hours
🌊 1.3-2.4ft 💨 3-8kt 🌡️ 15-17°C

Wednesday

Apr 15
FAIR7 good hours
🌊 1.3-1.9ft 💨 2-8kt 🌡️ 15-17°C

Forecast Summary

Best Day:Check forecast for optimal conditions
Average Swell:1.6ft @ 10s
Wind Conditions:1-10kt SW
Water Temperature:19-20°C

Local Knowledge & Surf Guide

Local Knowledge

Camp Pendleton in San Diego County is a consistent exposed beach break that works best with a Southwest swell and offshore winds from the Northeast. While summer offers favorable conditions, the most consistent clean waves occur in winter, especially in November, with rideable surf found about 56% of the time. The break handles groundswells well, works across all tide stages, and offers a quiet surf experience due to low crowds. Surfers should be mindful of obstacles, restricted access, and localism in the area.

Best Swell Direction: SW
Bottom Type: Sand
Location: Town: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton | Neighborhood: Fallbrook Junction | County: San Diego County | State: California | Country: United States | Postcode: 92051 | Road: 9th Street | Full Address: 600A, 600B, 9th Street, Fallbrook Junction, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, San Diego County, California, 92051, United States

Ideal Conditions

This spot performs best under these specific conditions. Forecasts take these into account when rating surf quality.

Ideal Swell DirectionSW
Ideal Wind DirectionNE

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