La Jolla Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(United-States – San Diego County)
Photo credit: David Weedall
Surf Break: La Jolla Cove
| Name: | La Jolla Cove |
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| Type: | reef and point |
| Reliability: | consistent |
| Best Swell: NW | Offshore Wind: SE |
La Jolla Cove in San Diego County is a reasonably exposed reef and point break that usually has waves. Winter is the best time of year for surfing here. The best wind direction is from the southeast. Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the best swell direction is from the northwest. A left hand reef break and in addition, there is also a left hand point break. Best around mid tide when the tide is falling. When it's working here, it can get crowded. Take care of rips and locals.
Overall La Jolla Cove Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
The rose diagram describes the range of swells directed at La Jolla Cove through an ave... (show all text)
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Also see La Jolla Cove surf quality by season and La Jolla Cove surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of La Jolla Cove
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Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to La Jolla Cove:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Horseshoe | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | La Jolla Shores | 1 mi |
| Third closest break | Little Point | 1 mi |
| Fourth closest break | North Scripps | 1 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Big Rock | 2 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to La Jolla Cove: |
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| Closest wave buoy | San Clemente Basin Buoy | 51 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Santa Monica Basin Buoy | 120 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Tanner Banks Buoy | 135 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | East Santa Barbara Buoy | 177 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | South Santa Rosa Island Buoy | 178 mi |
Tide stations nearest to La Jolla Cove: |
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| Closest tide station | La Jolla (Scripps Institution Wharf), California | 1 mi |
| Second closest tide station | La Jolla (Scripps Institution Wharf), California (s | 1 mi |
| Third closest tide station | La Jolla, Scripps Pier, California | 1 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | La Jolla, Scripps Pier, California (2) | 1 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | La Jolla, Scripps Pier, California (3) | 1 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to La Jolla Cove: |
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| Closest ski area | Snow Valley (United States) | 95 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Mt Baldy (United States) | 96 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Big Bear Mountain (United States) | 98 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Snow Summit (United States) | 98 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Bear Mountain (United States) | 104 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to La Jolla Cove: |
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| Closest city location | San Diego (United States) | 6 mi |
| Second closest city location | Del Mar (United States) | 7 mi |
| Third closest city location | Solana Beach (United States) | 9 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Coronado (United States) | 12 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Rancho Santa Fe (United States) | 12 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to La Jolla Cove is Miramar Mcas Airport (NKX) in USA, 12 km (7 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to La Jolla Cove is San Diego International Lindbergh Fld Airport (SAN), also in USA, 15 km (9 miles) away.
- Third is North Island Nas (San Diego) Airport (NZY) in USA, 18 km (11 miles) away.
- General Abelardo L Rodriguez International (Tijuana) Airport (TIJ) in Mexico is 45 km (28 miles) away.
- John Wayne Arpt Orange Co (Santa Ana) Airport (SNA) in USA is the fifth nearest airport to La Jolla Cove and is 107 km (66 miles) away.
