Camp Pendelton Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.22° N 117.41° W

Issued: 10 am 03 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Camp Pendelton sea temperature is
20.4° C

1.9°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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


Camp Pendelton surf forecast from 3 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 5 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 18s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 18s period, SSW swell with 759 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 4 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 14s period with SSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Camp Pendelton this week:

The surf forecast for Camp Pendelton over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 04) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Camp Pendelton in the next 16 days are 1.1m 18s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sat 4th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 14s
Best Surf 8AM (Sun 5th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 18s
Most Powerful 5AM (Wed 8th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 18s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
2
0
0
2
0
0
3
1
1
3
1
1
3
2
2
2
1
1
2
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
18
1
SSW
17
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
20
0.9
SSW
18
1
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
18
1.1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
392
397
239
239
212
233
348
273
550
326
326
485
565
603
491
667
651
667
545
481
481
Wind (km/h)
10
W
15
W
5
N
20
W
15
WSW
0
ENE
15
WSW
15
W
0
SW
15
WSW
10
WSW
5
WNW
10
WSW
10
W
5
SSW
10
SW
10
WSW
10
S
15
SSW
15
SSW
5
S
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
High Tide
1:02PM1.55m
11:34PM1.96m
1:36PM1.60m
00:13AM1.80m
2:11PM1.67m
1:03AM1.62m
2:49PM1.76m
2:15AM1.43m
3:33PM1.87m
4:01AM1.29m
4:22PM1.99m
5:58AM1.27m
5:16PM2.13m
Low Tide
5:36PM1.17m
6:48AM0.43m
6:31PM1.17m
7:17AM0.54m
7:41PM1.15m
7:49AM0.66m
9:06PM1.06m
8:25AM0.79m
10:37PM0.89m
9:12AM0.93m
11:54PM0.66m
10:13AM1.04m
00:57AM0.42m
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:43
5:45
5:45
5:46
5:46
5:47
5:47
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:01
8:01
8:01
8:01
8:01
8:00
8:00
 mm
Temp °C
19
20
18
21
21
18
20
20
19
20
20
19
21
22
20
22
23
21
23
23
20
Feels °C
18
19
19
19
19
19
19
18
19
19
19
19
21
21
21
22
23
22
23
23
21
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
18
1
SSW
17
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
18
1
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
18
1.1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
Energy kJ
392
397
239
239
186
233
348
273
550
326
326
392
565
603
491
667
651
667
545
481
481
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
W
5
0.3
S
10
0.4
W
4
0.4
SSW
19
0.5
SSW
19
0.4
SSW
19
0.5
SSW
13
0.5
SSW
13
0.4
W
5
0.5
W
6
0.6
SSW
20
0.8
SSW
20
0.7
W
7
0.7
SW
15
0.8
W
7
0.9
W
8
0.7
W
7
0.6
W
7
0.8
W
7
0.6
W
10
0.5
W
6
Energy kJ
7
19
6
148
212
146
98
99
7
15
259
485
43
220
58
90
47
35
67
71
21
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
11
0.2
SSW
21
0.3
S
10
0.3
S
10
0.3
S
10
0.3
W
4
0.2
SSW
9
0.2
SSW
24
0.4
SSW
22
0.4
SSW
21
0.6
W
6
0.7
W
6
0.7
SSW
15
0.7
W
7
0.7
SSW
14
0.4
S
19
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
9
Energy kJ
21
43
18
18
18
3
8
54
181
180
24
35
204
44
186
118
2
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
5
0.4
W
4
0.4
W
4
0.3
W
4
0.5
W
3
Energy kJ
11
6
4
3
4
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
3
2
3
3
2
2
3
2
3
3
3
2
3
Distance (km)
62
176
0
98
180
0
63
63
0
62
62
0
63
63
0
63
37
41
41
41
41
Best forecast wave conditions in San Diego County
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
1
3
2
3
3
2
2
3
2
2
3
3
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
4
3
2
4
3
3
4
3
2
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
6
5
9
7
5
6
8
7
4
5
9
8
9
6
5
5
8
5
8
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Information about the Camp Pendelton Surf forecast

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

Camp Pendelton is 3 km (2 miles) from the city of Oceanside. If you plan a vacation in San Diego County, look for hotels and other accommodation in Oceanside. Oceanside has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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