Rockpile Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.81° N 117.27° W

Issued: 4 am 11 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rockpile sea temperature is
19.7° C

2.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year

Rockpile surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Rockpile surf forecast from 11 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 16 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 19s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 16 Jun, 5PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 19s period, SW swell with 1,059 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 12 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 14s period with SSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Rockpile this week:

The surf forecast for Rockpile over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 12) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Rockpile in the next 16 days are 1.2m 19s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 16) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Fri 12th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 14s
Best Surf11PM (Tue 16th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 19s
Most Powerful 5PM (Tue 16th Jun)4ft (1.2m) 19s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rockpile over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 17°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 19°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
1
0
2
1
0
2
1
0
2
2
1
3
1
2
2
2
1
2
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
1
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SW
21
0.8
SW
21
0.9
SW
19
1.2
SW
19
0.9
SW
19
1.1
SW
18
1.1
SW
18
1.1
SW
17
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
740
515
508
431
286
277
277
334
330
461
275
272
357
538
543
627
1059
595
790
790
625
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
10
WSW
5
WNW
15
WNW
15
W
10
NW
15
WNW
15
WNW
10
NW
15
WNW
20
WNW
10
NW
15
WNW
20
WNW
10
NW
15
W
10
W
5
SSW
10
SW
10
WSW
10
SSW
Wind State
on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
High Tide
6:45PM1.89m
8:16AM1.09m
7:28PM2.04m
9:14AM1.14m
8:13PM2.15m
10:06AM1.17m
9:00PM2.21m
10:57AM1.20m
9:49PM2.20m
11:48AM1.21m
10:38PM2.12m
12:39PM1.23m
11:30PM1.97m
Low Tide
12:30PM0.49m
2:18AM-0.16m
1:19PM0.55m
3:06AM-0.36m
2:08PM0.58m
3:53AM-0.50m
2:57PM0.60m
4:41AM-0.57m
3:48PM0.62m
5:30AM-0.55m
4:41PM0.63m
6:18AM-0.48m
5:38PM0.66m
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part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:39
5:39
5:39
5:39
5:39
5:39
5:39
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:57
7:57
7:57
7:58
7:58
7:59
7:59
 mm
Temp °C
19
19
18
21
21
20
21
21
20
21
21
20
21
21
20
21
20
20
20
20
20
Feels °C
19
19
18
21
20
20
21
20
20
20
20
20
20
19
20
20
19
20
20
19
21
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
16
1
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SW
21
0.9
SW
19
1.2
SW
19
0.9
SW
19
1.1
SW
18
1.1
SW
18
1.1
SW
17
Energy kJ
740
515
508
431
286
277
277
273
330
461
275
272
357
303
543
627
1059
595
790
790
625
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
W
10
0.7
W
10
0.5
W
10
0.5
W
10
0.5
W
10
0.7
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
13
0.4
WNW
11
0.7
SSW
12
0.6
SSW
12
0.4
SW
23
0.8
SW
21
0.7
SW
13
0.9
SSW
14
1
SW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
12
Energy kJ
96
100
51
52
52
276
270
334
215
38
131
96
193
538
178
286
390
269
201
186
169
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
16
0.2
SSW
20
0.3
SSW
20
0.4
SSW
19
0.4
WNW
10
0.4
WNW
10
0.1
SW
24
0.4
WNW
11
0.2
WSW
26
0.2
WSW
21
0.5
SW
24
0.4
SW
19
0.5
SSW
16
0.4
W
4
0.5
W
5
0.5
W
5
0.5
W
6
0.6
W
5
Energy kJ
5
38
75
142
35
34
22
38
66
45
271
96
144
6
11
15
16
19
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WNW
10
0.4
WNW
10
0.5
WNW
10
0.3
W
4
0.4
WNW
10
0.4
WNW
4
0.4
WNW
4
Energy kJ
34
37
58
3
31
6
6
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
3
2
3
3
2
3
3
2
3
3
2
3
3
4
4
3
2
3
Distance (km)
16
16
16
16
16
14
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
0
16
16
3
129
16
5
Best forecast wave conditions in San Diego County
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
3
3
2
3
3
2
3
3
2
3
3
2
3
3
4
4
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
3
3
2
3
3
4
3
4
3
4
4
2
3
4
4
4
4
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
6
9
7
5
5
5
4
4
5
4
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
5
5
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Information about the Rockpile Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Rockpile provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Rockpile can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Rockpile 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 (Rockpile) 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 Rockpile 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.

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