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North Scripps surf Forecast / CAL – San Diego County / USA

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Thursday 28 Mar 2024 PDT
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North Scripps surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's North Scripps sea temperature is 15.5°C (Statistics for 28 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 15.4 °C max: 16.7 °C min: 14.2 °C)
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North Scripps surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's North Scripps sea temperature is 15.5°C (Statistics for 28 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 15.4 °C max: 16.7 °C min: 14.2 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for North Scripps this week:

The surf forecast for North Scripps over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 28) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 15s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at North Scripps in the next 12 days are 2.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 31) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Mar 30) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Thu 28th Mar)3ft (0.9m) 15s
Best Surf 5PM (Sun 31st Mar)8ft (2.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sun 31st Mar)8ft (2.5m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for North Scripps over the next 12 days.

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Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
WNW
0.9
WNW
0.9
WNW
1
WNW
1.1
WNW
0.9
WNW
0.9
WNW
1.8
W
1.9
W
2.5
W
2.5
W
1.1
WNW
1.7
W
1.4
W
1.1
W
0.9
W
0.8
W
0.9
WNW
0.7
WNW
0.8
WNW
0.5
SW
1.6
WNW
3
WNW
4
WNW
3
WNW
1.3
WNW
1.7
WNW
0.9
WNW
1.1
W
1
W
1.5
WNW
1.3
W
1.4
WNW
1.3
WNW
1
W
0.5
SSW
Period(s) (?)16151414131312131213121211121212121413131871011101281111117898818
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)5613922973784083032241155111621321954379695511322216171289181195154245173036321962437402170286233192223311218134178
Wind
(km/h)
15
WNW
15
WNW
15
WNW
10
WSW
15
SW
30
SSE
15
NNW
15
SE
25
SSE
25
S
20
S
0
N
5
WSW
15
WSW
5
E
10
NW
15
NW
10
N
10
NW
15
NW
5
NW
10
W
15
WNW
20
W
35
W
25
W
10
WSW
15
W
20
WNW
10
W
10
SW
20
W
10
SE
10
NW
20
NW
5
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
onononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
glassononcross-
on
onononcross-
on
oncross-
on
ononcross-
on
onononcrossoncross-
off
oncross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:41AM
1.00
11:13PM
1.52
12:31PM
0.85
11:41PM
1.49
1:57PM
0.72
12:19AM
1.44
1:22AM
1.37
3:10AM
1.34
7:33PM
0.99
4:54AM
1.41
7:36PM
1.10
6:07AM
1.52
7:53PM
1.24
7:05AM
1.61
8:16PM
1.40
7:57AM
1.65
8:42PM
1.56
8:46AM
1.62
9:11PM
1.71
9:35AM
1.53
9:42PM
1.82
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:46PM
0.45
6:23AM
0.09
4:57PM
0.57
7:22AM
0.14
4:51PM
0.66
8:50AM
0.16
10:34AM
0.09
11:48AM
-0.03
10:54PM
0.89
12:37PM
-0.15
12:14AM
0.70
1:16PM
-0.23
1:08AM
0.47
1:52PM
-0.26
1:56AM
0.22
2:25PM
-0.23
2:42AM
-0.00
2:57PM
-0.15
3:28AM
-0.19
3:29PM
-0.02
4:15AM
-0.30
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Sunrise6:41--6:39--6:37--6:37--6:35--6:33--6:33--6:31--6:30--6:28--6:28--6:26--
Sunset-7:06--7:07--7:07--7:07--7:08--7:09--7:10--7:10--7:12--7:13--7:13--7:14-
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Rain (mm)
-----112868541----------------23-----
Temp. °C141515141414141212141413141414151516202117161614121313131313121413141616
Feels °C (?)12121311101081089911121013131114171615141312658119991010121215

Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Thu morning, fresh winds from the S by Fri night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue night, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the W by Fri morning).

Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

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Information about the North Scripps Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for North Scripps provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at North Scripps can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our North Scripps surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (North Scripps) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for North Scripps may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Are you planning a vacation in San Diego County? If you are looking for accommodation near North Scripps, camping, hotels and condos and appartments in San Diego County, consider staying in San Diego which is 9 km (6 miles) away. Other places in and around San Diego County where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Oak Grove which is 11 km (7 miles) away, Encinitas, Coronado and Poway.

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