Horseshoe Surf Report & Forecast

San Diego, California

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Current Surf Conditions at Horseshoe

🌊 Surf Quality Timeline (Week)

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10:00 AM America/Denver
Surf Quality: FAIR
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🌬️ WIND

N
E
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W
3
kt

🌊 SWELL

N
E
S
W
1.6
ft
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SWELL
HEIGHT
1.6ft
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SWELL
PERIOD
6s
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WIND GUSTS
4kt
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AIR TEMP
18°C
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SECONDARY
SWELL
1.1ft @
14s
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PRECIPITATION
0mm
SURF QUALITY
FAIR

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📊 7-Day Detailed Forecast

Expandable daily forecasts with hourly details

Monday

Oct 27
FAIR11 good hours
🌊 1.2-2.2ft 💨 1-8kt 🌡️ 17-19°C
TimeQualitySwell HeightPeriodSwell DirWind SpeedWind DirGustsAir TempWater TempRain
12:00 AMGOOD1.4ft10sWNW4ktNW4kt17°C19°C0mm
1:00 AMGOOD1.4ft8sW4ktW4kt17°C19°C0mm
2:00 AMGOOD1.5ft7sW3ktSW3kt17°C19°C0mm
3:00 AMFAIR1.6ft5sW3ktS3kt17°C19°C0mm
4:00 AMFAIR1.6ft5sW2ktSW2kt17°C19°C0mm
5:00 AMFAIR1.6ft5sW1ktWSW2kt17°C19°C0mm
6:00 AMFAIR1.6ft5sW1ktW1kt17°C19°C0mm
7:00 AMFAIR1.6ft5sW2ktWSW2kt17°C19°C0mm
8:00 AMFAIR1.6ft5sW3ktSSW3kt18°C19°C0mm
9:00 AMFAIR1.6ft6sW4ktS4kt18°C19°C0mm
10:00 AMFAIR1.6ft6sW3ktSSW4kt18°C19°C0mm
11:00 AMFAIR1.7ft6sW3ktSW3kt18°C19°C0mm
12:00 PMFAIR1.7ft6sW2ktWSW2kt18°C20°C0mm
1:00 PMFAIR1.6ft6sW3ktW4kt18°C20°C0mm
2:00 PMFAIR1.6ft6sW5ktW5kt18°C20°C0mm
3:00 PMFAIR1.5ft6sW6ktW7kt19°C20°C0mm
4:00 PMGOOD1.4ft8sW7ktW7kt19°C20°C0mm
5:00 PMGOOD1.3ft11sWNW7ktW8kt19°C20°C0mm
6:00 PMGOOD1.2ft13sWNW8ktWNW8kt19°C19°C0mm
7:00 PMGOOD1.5ft11sWNW7ktW7kt19°C19°C0mm
8:00 PMGOOD1.8ft8sW5ktWSW6kt19°C19°C0mm
9:00 PMGOOD2.1ft5sW4ktSW4kt18°C19°C0mm
10:00 PMGOOD2.2ft5sW5ktSW5kt18°C19°C0mm
11:00 PMGOOD2.2ft5sW5ktSSW5kt18°C19°C0mm

Tuesday

Oct 28
EXCELLENT15 excellent hours
🌊 2.1-2.4ft 💨 1-7kt 🌡️ 18-20°C

Wednesday

Oct 29
GOOD6 excellent hours
🌊 1.5-2.3ft 💨 3-9kt 🌡️ 19-20°C

Thursday

Oct 30
GOOD16 good hours
🌊 1.0-1.5ft 💨 1-7kt 🌡️ 20-21°C

Friday

Oct 31
GOOD16 good hours
🌊 1.0-1.7ft 💨 1-4kt 🌡️ 19-21°C

Saturday

Nov 1
GOOD16 good hours
🌊 1.4-1.7ft 💨 1-5kt 🌡️ 19-20°C

Sunday

Nov 2
GOOD5 excellent hours
🌊 1.6-2.1ft 💨 2-7kt 🌡️ 20-20°C

Forecast Summary

Best Day:Check forecast for optimal conditions
Average Swell:1.9ft @ 7s
Wind Conditions:1-8kt NW
Water Temperature:19-21°C

Local Knowledge & Surf Guide

Local Knowledge

Horseshoe in San Diego County is an exposed reef break that offers reasonably consistent surf throughout the year, with winter providing the most reliable conditions. It performs best when a west swell meets offshore winds from the east, producing clean waves that break both left and right. The spot is best surfed around a rising mid tide and can draw a crowd when it's working well. While not the most popular break in the area, it still sees its share of local traffic. Hazards include rips, submerged rocks, and shifting currents. January is typically the prime month for clean, rideable waves.

Best Swell Direction: W
Bottom Type: Reef
Location: City: San Diego | Suburb: La Jolla | Neighborhood: Beach Barber Tract | County: San Diego County | State: California | Country: United States | Postcode: 92037 | Road: Vista del Mar Avenue | Full Address: Vista del Mar Avenue, Beach Barber Tract, La Jolla, San Diego, San Diego County, California, 92037, United States

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