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Camp Pendelton Surf Forecast
/ CAL – San Diego County (71 breaks) / California (404 breaks) /
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Camp Pendelton surfForecast / CAL – San Diego County / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Friday 01 May 2026 PDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Camp Pendelton surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Camp Pendelton sea temperature is
17.8° C
(Which is 1.9°C warmer than normal for this time of year)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 (May 02) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.2m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 13s is also forecast. 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 0.7m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 06) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sat 2nd May) | 1ft (0.3m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Wed 6th May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Wed 6th May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Camp Pendelton over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fri 1 | Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | W 7 | |
28 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 65 | 66 | 85 | 84 | 156 | 102 | 171 | 144 | 142 | 239 | 251 | 191 | 134 | 136 | 100 | 88 | 60 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | |
High Tide | 9:23PM2.20m | 10:52AM1.56m | 9:50PM2.18m | 11:36AM1.49m | 10:18PM2.13m | 12:28PM1.41m | 10:49PM2.06m | 1:35PM1.35m | 11:23PM1.97m | 3:24PM1.34m | 00:02AM1.87m | 00:55AM1.77m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 3:11PM0.95m | 4:28AM0.27m | 3:36PM1.04m | 5:05AM0.30m | 4:00PM1.12m | 5:45AM0.36m | 4:22PM1.20m | 6:32AM0.44m | 4:41PM1.27m | 7:25AM0.51m | 4:49PM1.33m | 8:26AM0.57m | 9:28AM0.59m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:54 |
 | 7:30 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:34 | — | — | 7:34 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:36 | — | 7:37 |
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Temp °C | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 |
15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 5 | W 5 | SSW 17 | W 4 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | W 6 | W 7 |
 kJ | 27 | 13 | 13 | 30 | 6 | 66 | 85 | 84 | 156 | 102 | 171 | 144 | 142 | 239 | 251 | 191 | 134 | 136 | 100 | 47 | 60 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 12 | SW 16 | W 4 | S 10 | S 13 | S 10 | SSW 14 | S 12 | SW 18 | S 12 | W 5 | W 5 | S 11 | W 4 | SW 19 | WNW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 28 | 28 | 28 | 15 | 65 | 3 | 8 | 31 | 8 | 71 | 25 | 80 | 11 | 20 | 8 | 9 | 2 | 15 | 17 | 88 | 44 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | S 11 | S 11 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 13 | S 12 | WNW 13 | S 11 | S 11 | WNW 12 | SW 19 | S 10 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | 11 | 31 | 31 | 9 | 21 | 25 | 12 | 49 | 14 | 28 | 17 | 11 | 17 | 10 | 9 | 14 | 59 | 2 | 13 | 50 | 26 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 5 | — | — | WSW 3 | W 5 | W 5 | W 4 | W 4 | W 5 | W 5 | — | — | W 5 | WNW 4 | W 6 | W 6 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 13 | — | — | 3 | 20 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 42 | 28 | — | — | 12 | 7 | 15 | 15 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 231 | 0 | 313 | 37 | 5 | 63 | 63 | 62 | 62 | 112 | 140 | 180 | 588 | 0 | 62 | 63 | 37 | 62 | 62 | 0 | 63 |
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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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