La Jolla Cove Surf Report & Forecast
San Diego, California
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Current Surf Conditions at La Jolla Cove
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🌬️ WIND
N
E
S
W
3
kt
kt
🌊 SWELL
N
E
S
W
1.6
ft
ft
SWELL
HEIGHT
HEIGHT
1.6ft
SWELL
PERIOD
PERIOD
6s
WIND GUSTS
4kt
AIR TEMP
18°C
SECONDARY
SWELL
SWELL
1.1ft @
14s
14s
PRECIPITATION
0mm
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📊 7-Day Detailed Forecast
Expandable daily forecasts with hourly details| Time | Quality | Swell Height | Period | Swell Dir | Wind Speed | Wind Dir | Gusts | Air Temp | Water Temp | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | GOOD | 1.4ft | 10s | WNW | 4kt | NW | 4kt | 17°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 1:00 AM | GOOD | 1.4ft | 8s | W | 4kt | W | 4kt | 17°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 2:00 AM | GOOD | 1.5ft | 7s | W | 3kt | SW | 3kt | 17°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 3:00 AM | GOOD | 1.6ft | 5s | W | 3kt | S | 3kt | 17°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 4:00 AM | GOOD | 1.6ft | 5s | W | 2kt | SW | 2kt | 17°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 5:00 AM | FAIR | 1.6ft | 5s | W | 1kt | WSW | 2kt | 17°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 6:00 AM | FAIR | 1.6ft | 5s | W | 1kt | W | 1kt | 17°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 7:00 AM | FAIR | 1.6ft | 5s | W | 2kt | WSW | 2kt | 17°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 8:00 AM | GOOD | 1.6ft | 5s | W | 3kt | SSW | 3kt | 18°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 9:00 AM | GOOD | 1.6ft | 6s | W | 4kt | S | 4kt | 18°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 10:00 AM | GOOD | 1.6ft | 6s | W | 3kt | SSW | 4kt | 18°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 11:00 AM | FAIR | 1.7ft | 6s | W | 3kt | SW | 3kt | 18°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 12:00 PM | FAIR | 1.7ft | 6s | W | 2kt | WSW | 2kt | 18°C | 20°C | 0mm |
| 1:00 PM | FAIR | 1.6ft | 6s | W | 3kt | W | 4kt | 18°C | 20°C | 0mm |
| 2:00 PM | FAIR | 1.6ft | 6s | W | 5kt | W | 5kt | 18°C | 20°C | 0mm |
| 3:00 PM | FAIR | 1.5ft | 6s | W | 6kt | W | 7kt | 19°C | 20°C | 0mm |
| 4:00 PM | GOOD | 1.4ft | 8s | W | 7kt | W | 7kt | 19°C | 20°C | 0mm |
| 5:00 PM | GOOD | 1.3ft | 11s | WNW | 7kt | W | 8kt | 19°C | 20°C | 0mm |
| 6:00 PM | GOOD | 1.2ft | 13s | WNW | 8kt | WNW | 8kt | 19°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 7:00 PM | GOOD | 1.5ft | 11s | WNW | 7kt | W | 7kt | 19°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 8:00 PM | GOOD | 1.8ft | 8s | W | 5kt | WSW | 6kt | 19°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 9:00 PM | GOOD | 2.1ft | 5s | W | 4kt | SW | 4kt | 18°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 10:00 PM | GOOD | 2.2ft | 5s | W | 5kt | SW | 5kt | 18°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 11:00 PM | GOOD | 2.2ft | 5s | W | 5kt | SSW | 5kt | 18°C | 19°C | 0mm |
Tuesday
Oct 28EXCELLENT17 excellent hours
🌊 2.1-2.4ft 💨 1-7kt 🌡️ 18-20°C
Wednesday
Oct 29GOOD6 excellent hours
🌊 1.5-2.3ft 💨 3-9kt 🌡️ 19-20°C
Thursday
Oct 30GOOD16 good hours
🌊 1.0-1.5ft 💨 1-7kt 🌡️ 20-21°C
Friday
Oct 31GOOD2 excellent hours
🌊 1.0-1.7ft 💨 1-4kt 🌡️ 19-21°C
Saturday
Nov 1GOOD7 excellent hours
🌊 1.4-1.7ft 💨 1-5kt 🌡️ 19-20°C
Sunday
Nov 2GOOD5 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
La Jolla Cove in San Diego County is a reasonably exposed reef and point break that usually has waves, with the best surf occurring in winter, especially in January. Ideal conditions are created when northwest swells combine with offshore winds from the southeast. The spot features both a left-hand reef break and a left-hand point break, and it works best around mid tide when the tide is falling. It can get crowded when it's on, and surfers should be mindful of rips and localism.
Best Swell Direction: N
Bottom Type: Reef
Location: City: San Diego | Suburb: La Jolla | Neighborhood: Village of La Jolla | County: San Diego County | State: California | Country: United States | Postcode: 92037 | Road: Coast Boulevard | Full Address: 1205, Coast Boulevard, Village of La Jolla, La Jolla, San Diego, San Diego County, California, 92037, United States
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