What are the current surf conditions at La Jolla Cove?

La Jolla Cove currently has varying wave conditions. Check the live forecast above for real-time wave heights, wind conditions, and tide information updated every 6 hours.

What's the best time to surf La Jolla Cove?

The best time to surf La Jolla Cove is typically when swell comes from the N direction. Check the tide charts and wind forecasts above for optimal surfing conditions.

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🌬️ WIND

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🌊 SWELL

3
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SWELL
HEIGHT

3ft

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PERIOD

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WIND GUSTS

5kt

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AIR TEMP

18°C

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SWELL

1.2ft @
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0mm

SURF QUALITY

Good surfing conditions. Sweet 3.0ft waves with mixed swell and gentle offshore winds keeping it clean

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Thursday

Apr 9

GOOD12 good hours

🌊 1.0-3.3ft 💨 5-12kt 🌡️ 18-18°C

Time	Quality	Swell Height	Period	Swell Dir	Wind Speed	Wind Dir	Gusts	Air Temp	Water Temp	Rain
12:00 AM	GOOD	1.5ft	9s	SW	6kt	SW	6kt	18°C	19°C	0mm
1:00 AM	POOR	1.7ft	8s	WSW	6kt	SSW	6kt	18°C	19°C	0mm
2:00 AM	POOR	1.8ft	6s	WSW	7kt	S	7kt	18°C	19°C	0mm
3:00 AM	GOOD	2ft	5s	W	7kt	S	7kt	18°C	19°C	0mm
4:00 AM	GOOD	2.4ft	6s	W	6kt	SSE	6kt	18°C	19°C	0mm
5:00 AM	GOOD	2.9ft	6s	W	6kt	SSE	6kt	18°C	19°C	0mm
6:00 AM	GOOD	3.3ft	7s	W	5kt	SSE	5kt	18°C	18°C	0mm
7:00 AM	GOOD	3.2ft	7s	W	5kt	SSE	5kt	18°C	18°C	0mm
8:00 AM	GOOD	3.2ft	7s	W	5kt	SSE	5kt	18°C	18°C	0mm
9:00 AM	GOOD	3.1ft	7s	W	5kt	SSE	5kt	18°C	18°C	0mm
10:00 AM	GOOD	3ft	7s	W	5kt	S	5kt	18°C	18°C	0mm
11:00 AM	GOOD	2.9ft	6s	W	5kt	SSW	5kt	18°C	18°C	0mm
12:00 PM	GOOD	2.8ft	6s	W	5kt	WSW	5kt	18°C	18°C	0mm
1:00 PM	GOOD	2.2ft	8s	WSW	6kt	WSW	7kt	18°C	18°C	0mm
2:00 PM	FAIR	1.6ft	10s	SW	8kt	WSW	8kt	18°C	18°C	0mm
3:00 PM	POOR	1.1ft	12s	S	9kt	WSW	10kt	18°C	18°C	0mm
4:00 PM	POOR	1.1ft	12s	S	10kt	W	11kt	18°C	18°C	0mm
5:00 PM	POOR	1ft	12s	S	11kt	W	13kt	18°C	18°C	0mm
6:00 PM	POOR	1ft	12s	S	12kt	WNW	15kt	18°C	19°C	0mm
7:00 PM	POOR	1ft	13s	SSW	10kt	WNW	13kt	18°C	19°C	0mm
8:00 PM	POOR	1.1ft	14s	SSW	9kt	WNW	11kt	18°C	18°C	0mm
9:00 PM	POOR	1.1ft	16s	SW	8kt	WNW	10kt	18°C	18°C	0mm
10:00 PM	POOR	1.4ft	12s	SW	6kt	WNW	8kt	18°C	18°C	0mm
11:00 PM	POOR	1.7ft	8s	WSW	5kt	WNW	6kt	18°C	18°C	0mm

Friday

Apr 10

FAIR7 good hours

🌊 1.4-2.0ft 💨 1-8kt 🌡️ 17-18°C

Time	Quality	Swell Height	Period	Swell Dir	Wind Speed	Wind Dir	Gusts	Air Temp	Water Temp	Rain
12:00 AM	GOOD	2ft	5s	W	4kt	WNW	4kt	18°C	18°C	0mm
1:00 AM	GOOD	1.8ft	7s	W	4kt	WNW	4kt	18°C	18°C	0mm
2:00 AM	FAIR	1.7ft	9s	WSW	4kt	WNW	4kt	18°C	18°C	0mm
3:00 AM	FAIR	1.5ft	11s	WSW	4kt	WNW	4kt	18°C	18°C	0mm
4:00 AM	POOR	1.5ft	9s	WSW	3kt	WNW	3kt	18°C	18°C	0mm
5:00 AM	FAIR	1.5ft	7s	W	3kt	WNW	3kt	18°C	18°C	0mm
6:00 AM	POOR	1.4ft	4s	W	2kt	WNW	2kt	18°C	18°C	0mm
7:00 AM	GOOD	1.5ft	9s	WSW	2kt	WSW	2kt	18°C	18°C	0mm
8:00 AM	GOOD	1.5ft	13s	SW	1kt	SSW	1kt	18°C	18°C	0mm
9:00 AM	GOOD	1.6ft	18s	SSW	1kt	SSE	1kt	18°C	18°C	0mm
10:00 AM	GOOD	1.6ft	17s	SSW	2kt	S	2kt	18°C	18°C	0mm
11:00 AM	GOOD	1.7ft	17s	SSW	3kt	SW	3kt	18°C	18°C	0mm
12:00 PM	FAIR	1.7ft	17s	SSW	5kt	WSW	4kt	18°C	18°C	0mm
1:00 PM	FAIR	1.7ft	17s	SSW	6kt	WSW	5kt	18°C	18°C	0mm
2:00 PM	FAIR	1.7ft	17s	SSW	7kt	WSW	7kt	18°C	18°C	0mm
3:00 PM	FAIR	1.8ft	17s	SSW	7kt	WSW	8kt	18°C	18°C	0mm
4:00 PM	FAIR	1.8ft	17s	SSW	8kt	WSW	8kt	18°C	18°C	0mm
5:00 PM	POOR	1.7ft	17s	SSW	8kt	WSW	9kt	18°C	18°C	0mm
6:00 PM	POOR	1.7ft	17s	SSW	8kt	WSW	9kt	18°C	18°C	0mm
7:00 PM	POOR	1.7ft	17s	SSW	7kt	WSW	8kt	18°C	19°C	0mm
8:00 PM	POOR	1.6ft	17s	SSW	6kt	WSW	7kt	18°C	19°C	0mm
9:00 PM	POOR	1.5ft	17s	SSW	5kt	WSW	6kt	18°C	19°C	0mm
10:00 PM	POOR	1.6ft	17s	SSW	6kt	WSW	7kt	18°C	19°C	0.1mm
11:00 PM	FAIR	1.6ft	17s	SSW	7kt	SW	8kt	17°C	19°C	0.1mm

Saturday

Apr 11

FAIR4 good hours

🌊 1.7-2.0ft 💨 6-10kt 🌡️ 17-17°C

Time	Quality	Swell Height	Period	Swell Dir	Wind Speed	Wind Dir	Gusts	Air Temp	Water Temp	Rain
12:00 AM	POOR	1.7ft	17s	SSW	8kt	SW	9kt	17°C	19°C	0.2mm
1:00 AM	POOR	1.7ft	16s	SSW	8kt	SW	9kt	17°C	19°C	0.3mm
2:00 AM	POOR	1.8ft	16s	SSW	9kt	WSW	9kt	17°C	19°C	0.4mm
3:00 AM	POOR	1.8ft	16s	SSW	9kt	W	10kt	17°C	19°C	0.6mm
4:00 AM	POOR	1.8ft	16s	SSW	10kt	W	10kt	17°C	19°C	0.5mm
5:00 AM	POOR	1.9ft	16s	SSW	10kt	W	10kt	17°C	19°C	0.5mm
6:00 AM	POOR	1.9ft	16s	SSW	10kt	W	11kt	17°C	19°C	0.4mm
7:00 AM	POOR	1.9ft	16s	SSW	9kt	W	10kt	17°C	19°C	0.3mm
8:00 AM	POOR	1.9ft	16s	SSW	8kt	WSW	9kt	17°C	19°C	0.2mm
9:00 AM	FAIR	1.9ft	16s	SSW	7kt	WSW	8kt	17°C	19°C	0mm
10:00 AM	FAIR	1.9ft	16s	SSW	7kt	WSW	8kt	17°C	19°C	0.1mm
11:00 AM	GOOD	2ft	16s	SSW	7kt	WSW	8kt	17°C	19°C	0.1mm
12:00 PM	GOOD	2ft	16s	SSW	7kt	WSW	8kt	17°C	19°C	0.1mm
1:00 PM	GOOD	2ft	16s	SSW	8kt	WSW	8kt	17°C	19°C	0.1mm
2:00 PM	GOOD	2ft	16s	SSW	8kt	WSW	9kt	17°C	19°C	0.1mm
3:00 PM	FAIR	2ft	16s	SSW	8kt	SW	9kt	17°C	19°C	0mm
4:00 PM	FAIR	2ft	16s	SSW	8kt	SW	9kt	17°C	19°C	0mm
5:00 PM	FAIR	2ft	16s	SSW	9kt	SW	10kt	17°C	19°C	0mm
6:00 PM	FAIR	2ft	16s	SSW	9kt	SW	10kt	17°C	19°C	0mm
7:00 PM	FAIR	2ft	16s	SSW	8kt	SW	9kt	17°C	19°C	0.1mm
8:00 PM	FAIR	2ft	16s	SSW	7kt	WSW	8kt	17°C	19°C	0.1mm
9:00 PM	FAIR	2ft	16s	SSW	6kt	WSW	7kt	17°C	19°C	0.1mm
10:00 PM	FAIR	2ft	15s	SSW	6kt	WSW	7kt	17°C	19°C	0.1mm
11:00 PM	FAIR	1.9ft	15s	SSW	6kt	WSW	8kt	17°C	19°C	0.2mm

Sunday

Apr 12

POORCheck individual hours

🌊 1.9-2.1ft 💨 7-17kt 🌡️ 16-17°C

Time	Quality	Swell Height	Period	Swell Dir	Wind Speed	Wind Dir	Gusts	Air Temp	Water Temp	Rain
12:00 AM	FAIR	1.9ft	15s	SSW	7kt	W	8kt	17°C	19°C	0.2mm
1:00 AM	FAIR	1.9ft	15s	SSW	7kt	WSW	9kt	17°C	19°C	0.2mm
2:00 AM	FAIR	1.9ft	15s	SSW	8kt	WSW	10kt	17°C	19°C	0.2mm
3:00 AM	POOR	1.9ft	15s	SSW	8kt	SW	11kt	17°C	19°C	0.1mm
4:00 AM	POOR	2ft	15s	SSW	10kt	SW	12kt	17°C	19°C	0.1mm
5:00 AM	POOR	2ft	15s	SSW	12kt	SW	14kt	17°C	19°C	0.1mm
6:00 AM	POOR	2.1ft	15s	SSW	14kt	SSW	15kt	17°C	19°C	0.1mm
7:00 AM	POOR	2.1ft	15s	SSW	15kt	SW	16kt	17°C	19°C	0.3mm
8:00 AM	POOR	2ft	15s	SSW	16kt	SW	17kt	17°C	19°C	0.5mm
9:00 AM	POOR	2ft	15s	SSW	17kt	SW	18kt	17°C	19°C	0.7mm
10:00 AM	POOR	2ft	15s	SSW	15kt	SW	17kt	17°C	19°C	0.6mm
11:00 AM	POOR	2ft	15s	SSW	13kt	WSW	15kt	17°C	19°C	0.6mm
12:00 PM	POOR	2ft	15s	SSW	12kt	WSW	13kt	17°C	19°C	0.5mm
1:00 PM	POOR	2ft	15s	SSW	12kt	WSW	13kt	17°C	19°C	0.5mm
2:00 PM	POOR	2.1ft	15s	SSW	11kt	WSW	13kt	16°C	19°C	0.4mm
3:00 PM	POOR	2.1ft	15s	SSW	11kt	WSW	13kt	16°C	19°C	0.4mm
4:00 PM	POOR	2.1ft	15s	SSW	11kt	W	13kt	16°C	19°C	0.4mm
5:00 PM	POOR	2ft	15s	SSW	11kt	W	12kt	16°C	19°C	0.5mm
6:00 PM	POOR	2ft	15s	SSW	11kt	WNW	12kt	16°C	19°C	0.5mm
7:00 PM	POOR	2ft	15s	SSW	11kt	WNW	11kt	16°C	19°C	0.3mm
8:00 PM	POOR	2ft	15s	SSW	11kt	WNW	11kt	16°C	19°C	0.2mm
9:00 PM	POOR	2ft	14s	SSW	11kt	WNW	11kt	16°C	18°C	0.1mm
10:00 PM	POOR	2ft	14s	SSW	11kt	WNW	11kt	16°C	18°C	0.1mm
11:00 PM	POOR	2ft	14s	SSW	11kt	WNW	11kt	16°C	18°C	0.1mm

Monday

Apr 13

POOR1 good hours

🌊 1.7-2.2ft 💨 7-15kt 🌡️ 15-16°C

Time	Quality	Swell Height	Period	Swell Dir	Wind Speed	Wind Dir	Gusts	Air Temp	Water Temp	Rain
12:00 AM	POOR	2ft	14s	SSW	11kt	WNW	10kt	16°C	18°C	0mm
1:00 AM	POOR	1.9ft	14s	SSW	11kt	W	10kt	16°C	18°C	0.1mm
2:00 AM	POOR	1.9ft	14s	SSW	10kt	W	10kt	15°C	18°C	0.1mm
3:00 AM	POOR	1.9ft	14s	SSW	10kt	W	10kt	15°C	18°C	0.1mm
4:00 AM	POOR	1.8ft	14s	SSW	12kt	WNW	11kt	15°C	18°C	0.2mm
5:00 AM	POOR	1.8ft	14s	SSW	13kt	WNW	13kt	15°C	18°C	0.3mm
6:00 AM	POOR	1.8ft	14s	SSW	15kt	WNW	14kt	16°C	18°C	0.4mm
7:00 AM	POOR	1.8ft	14s	SSW	14kt	WNW	14kt	15°C	18°C	0.4mm
8:00 AM	POOR	1.8ft	14s	SSW	13kt	WNW	13kt	15°C	18°C	0.3mm
9:00 AM	POOR	1.8ft	14s	SSW	12kt	WNW	13kt	15°C	18°C	0.3mm
10:00 AM	POOR	1.8ft	14s	SSW	12kt	WNW	12kt	15°C	18°C	0.4mm
11:00 AM	POOR	1.8ft	14s	SSW	11kt	WNW	12kt	15°C	18°C	0.5mm
12:00 PM	POOR	1.8ft	14s	SSW	11kt	WNW	11kt	15°C	18°C	0.6mm
1:00 PM	POOR	1.8ft	14s	SSW	11kt	WNW	12kt	16°C	18°C	0.4mm
2:00 PM	POOR	1.8ft	14s	SSW	12kt	WNW	12kt	16°C	18°C	0.2mm
3:00 PM	POOR	1.7ft	14s	SSW	12kt	W	12kt	16°C	18°C	0.1mm
4:00 PM	POOR	1.7ft	14s	SSW	12kt	W	12kt	16°C	18°C	0.1mm
5:00 PM	POOR	1.7ft	14s	SSW	12kt	W	12kt	16°C	18°C	0.1mm
6:00 PM	POOR	1.7ft	14s	SSW	12kt	W	12kt	16°C	18°C	0mm
7:00 PM	POOR	1.7ft	14s	SSW	11kt	W	11kt	16°C	18°C	0mm
8:00 PM	POOR	1.7ft	14s	SSW	11kt	W	11kt	16°C	18°C	0mm
9:00 PM	POOR	1.7ft	14s	SSW	10kt	W	10kt	16°C	18°C	0mm
10:00 PM	POOR	1.9ft	11s	SW	9kt	WSW	8kt	16°C	18°C	0mm
11:00 PM	GOOD	2.2ft	8s	WSW	7kt	WSW	7kt	16°C	18°C	0mm

Tuesday

Apr 14

GOOD16 good hours

🌊 1.3-2.9ft 💨 6-8kt 🌡️ 16-17°C

Time	Quality	Swell Height	Period	Swell Dir	Wind Speed	Wind Dir	Gusts	Air Temp	Water Temp	Rain
12:00 AM	FAIR	2.5ft	5s	W	6kt	WSW	5kt	16°C	18°C	0mm
1:00 AM	GOOD	2.5ft	5s	W	6kt	SW	6kt	16°C	18°C	0mm
2:00 AM	GOOD	2.4ft	5s	W	7kt	SW	7kt	16°C	18°C	0mm
3:00 AM	GOOD	2.4ft	5s	W	8kt	SSW	7kt	16°C	18°C	0mm
4:00 AM	GOOD	2.6ft	6s	W	7kt	SSW	7kt	16°C	18°C	0mm
5:00 AM	GOOD	2.7ft	6s	W	7kt	SSW	7kt	16°C	18°C	0mm
6:00 AM	GOOD	2.9ft	7s	W	7kt	SSW	7kt	16°C	18°C	0mm
7:00 AM	GOOD	2.9ft	7s	W	7kt	S	7kt	16°C	18°C	0mm
8:00 AM	GOOD	2.9ft	7s	W	6kt	SSE	6kt	16°C	18°C	0mm
9:00 AM	GOOD	2.9ft	7s	W	6kt	SSE	6kt	16°C	18°C	0mm
10:00 AM	GOOD	2.8ft	7s	W	7kt	SSE	6kt	16°C	18°C	0mm
11:00 AM	GOOD	2.8ft	7s	W	7kt	SSE	7kt	16°C	18°C	0mm
12:00 PM	GOOD	2.7ft	7s	W	8kt	SSE	8kt	16°C	18°C	0mm
1:00 PM	GOOD	2.7ft	7s	W	8kt	S	8kt	17°C	18°C	0mm
2:00 PM	GOOD	2.6ft	7s	W	8kt	SSW	8kt	17°C	18°C	0mm
3:00 PM	GOOD	2.5ft	7s	W	8kt	SSW	8kt	17°C	18°C	0mm
4:00 PM	FAIR	2.1ft	9s	WSW	8kt	SW	8kt	17°C	18°C	0mm
5:00 PM	POOR	1.7ft	11s	SW	8kt	WSW	8kt	17°C	18°C	0mm
6:00 PM	POOR	1.3ft	13s	SSW	8kt	W	8kt	17°C	18°C	0mm
7:00 PM	POOR	1.3ft	13s	SSW	8kt	WNW	8kt	17°C	18°C	0mm
8:00 PM	POOR	1.3ft	13s	SSW	8kt	WNW	8kt	17°C	18°C	0mm
9:00 PM	POOR	1.3ft	13s	SSW	8kt	WNW	8kt	17°C	18°C	0mm
10:00 PM	POOR	1.8ft	11s	SW	7kt	WNW	7kt	17°C	18°C	0mm
11:00 PM	GOOD	2.3ft	8s	WSW	6kt	WNW	6kt	17°C	18°C	0mm

Wednesday

Apr 15

GOOD18 good hours

🌊 1.5-2.7ft 💨 2-7kt 🌡️ 16-17°C

Time	Quality	Swell Height	Period	Swell Dir	Wind Speed	Wind Dir	Gusts	Air Temp	Water Temp	Rain
12:00 AM	FAIR	2.7ft	5s	W	5kt	WNW	4kt	17°C	18°C	0mm
1:00 AM	GOOD	2.7ft	5s	W	5kt	WNW	4kt	16°C	18°C	0mm
2:00 AM	GOOD	2.6ft	5s	W	4kt	W	3kt	16°C	18°C	0mm
3:00 AM	GOOD	2.6ft	5s	W	4kt	W	2kt	16°C	18°C	0mm
4:00 AM	GOOD	2.5ft	6s	W	3kt	W	2kt	16°C	18°C	0mm
5:00 AM	GOOD	2.4ft	6s	W	3kt	W	2kt	16°C	18°C	0mm
6:00 AM	GOOD	2.3ft	6s	W	3kt	WSW	2kt	16°C	18°C	0mm
7:00 AM	GOOD	2.3ft	6s	W	2kt	W	2kt	16°C	18°C	0mm
8:00 AM	GOOD	2.2ft	6s	W	2kt	WNW	2kt	16°C	18°C	0mm
9:00 AM	GOOD	2.2ft	6s	W	2kt	NW	2kt	16°C	18°C	0mm
10:00 AM	GOOD	2.1ft	6s	W	2kt	WNW	2kt	16°C	18°C	0mm
11:00 AM	GOOD	2.1ft	6s	W	3kt	WNW	3kt	16°C	18°C	0mm
12:00 PM	GOOD	2ft	6s	W	4kt	W	3kt	16°C	18°C	0mm
1:00 PM	FAIR	1.9ft	6s	W	5kt	W	4kt	16°C	18°C	0mm
2:00 PM	FAIR	1.9ft	6s	W	6kt	WSW	5kt	16°C	19°C	0mm
3:00 PM	FAIR	1.8ft	6s	W	7kt	WSW	7kt	16°C	19°C	0mm
4:00 PM	FAIR	1.7ft	6s	W	6kt	WSW	6kt	16°C	19°C	0mm
5:00 PM	FAIR	1.7ft	6s	W	6kt	SW	5kt	16°C	19°C	0mm
6:00 PM	GOOD	1.6ft	6s	W	5kt	SW	4kt	16°C	19°C	0mm
7:00 PM	GOOD	1.6ft	6s	W	4kt	SW	4kt	16°C	19°C	0mm
8:00 PM	GOOD	1.5ft	6s	W	3kt	SW	3kt	16°C	19°C	0mm
9:00 PM	GOOD	1.5ft	6s	W	2kt	WSW	2kt	16°C	18°C	0mm
10:00 PM	GOOD	1.5ft	9s	WSW	2kt	SW	2kt	16°C	18°C	0mm
11:00 PM	GOOD	1.5ft	12s	SW	3kt	SSW	3kt	16°C	18°C	0mm

Forecast Summary

Best Day:Check forecast for optimal conditions

Average Swell:1.8ft @ 11s

Wind Conditions:1-12kt SW

Water Temperature:18-19°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

Ideal Conditions

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

Ideal Swell DirectionNW

Ideal Wind DirectionSE

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