La Jolla Cove Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.85° N 117.27° W

Issued: 10 am 24 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's La Jolla Cove sea temperature is
19.7° C

1.6°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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


La Jolla Cove surf forecast from 24 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 30 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s period, W swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 29 Jun, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s period, W swell with 212 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 30 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s period with W swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for La Jolla Cove this week:

The surf forecast for La Jolla Cove over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 30) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at La Jolla Cove in the next 16 days are 1.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 29) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 16s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 25) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Tue 30th Jun)3.5ft (1.0m) 10s
Best Surf 2AM (Tue 30th Jun)3.5ft (1.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 5PM (Mon 29th Jun)3.5ft (1.0m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Jolla Cove over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
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
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
13
0.7
SW
13
0.5
W
4
0.4
WNW
4
0.4
WNW
5
0.4
WNW
5
0.3
W
4
0.6
W
6
1
W
6
1.1
WNW
7
1.1
WNW
6
1.2
WNW
7
1.3
WNW
7
1.2
WNW
8
1
W
9
0.8
W
9
1
W
10
1
W
10
0.8
WNW
10
0.7
WNW
10
0.7
WNW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
138
168
9
6
7
7
3
24
81
118
104
117
158
169
162
101
212
200
125
98
106
Wind (km/h)
15
W
15
WNW
10
NW
15
W
15
WNW
5
WNW
15
WSW
15
WSW
10
SSW
15
WSW
20
W
15
W
15
SW
15
SW
5
SW
15
WSW
15
WSW
5
SSW
15
WSW
15
W
5
WNW
Wind State
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
glassy
cross
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
6:26PM1.64m
8:22AM0.96m
7:01PM1.69m
9:12AM1.00m
7:35PM1.73m
9:51AM1.02m
8:08PM1.77m
10:23AM1.05m
8:41PM1.80m
10:53AM1.06m
9:15PM1.81m
11:23AM1.07m
9:48PM1.81m
Low Tide
11:42AM0.63m
1:54AM0.06m
12:27PM0.71m
2:33AM-0.04m
1:08PM0.76m
3:07AM-0.12m
1:46PM0.78m
3:40AM-0.16m
2:21PM0.77m
4:11AM-0.19m
2:55PM0.76m
4:43AM-0.20m
3:30PM0.76m
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:41
5:41
5:41
5:41
5:43
5:43
5:43
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:00
8:00
8:00
8:00
8:00
8:00
8:00
 mm
1
Temp °C
17
18
17
18
18
17
17
18
18
18
18
18
17
18
17
18
18
18
18
18
17
Feels °C
18
17
16
17
16
16
16
16
18
18
16
16
15
16
16
16
16
18
17
16
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SSW
17
1
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
1
SSW
18
1
W
6
1.1
WNW
7
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
1.3
WNW
7
1.2
WNW
8
1
W
9
0.8
W
9
1
W
10
1
W
10
0.8
WNW
10
0.7
WNW
10
0.8
SSW
18
Energy kJ
692
505
715
581
537
321
325
637
81
118
412
397
158
169
162
101
212
200
125
98
395
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
13
0.7
SW
13
0.2
SSE
11
0.4
WNW
4
0.2
SSE
11
0.5
SSW
19
0.5
SSW
19
0.2
WNW
10
1
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
17
0.2
S
9
0.2
S
9
0.9
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
18
0.7
WNW
10
Energy kJ
138
168
11
6
11
214
201
11
582
459
6
6
392
294
275
283
188
183
140
209
106
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSE
11
0.2
SSE
11
0.1
NW
12
0.2
SSE
11
0.1
NW
12
0.4
WNW
5
0.3
W
4
0.2
S
10
0.2
S
10
0.2
S
9
0.1
W
15
0.1
W
14
0.1
W
13
0.3
SSW
11
0.3
S
10
0.4
WNW
11
0.4
SW
20
0.4
SW
20
0.6
SSW
18
0.6
SSW
14
0.3
S
10
Energy kJ
24
12
6
11
5
7
3
8
7
6
4
4
3
25
19
40
97
97
216
127
16
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
W
4
0.5
W
4
0.4
WNW
5
0.6
W
6
1.1
WNW
6
1.2
WNW
7
Energy kJ
3
9
7
24
104
117
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
2
2
3
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
3
Distance (km)
21
21
20
20
21
7
21
21
3
21
869
20
21
70
2
21
21
0
21
21
2
Best forecast wave conditions in San Diego County
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
2
2
3
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
2
2
4
2
2
3
2
3
3
4
2
4
4
1
4
3
2
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
5
6
5
7
6
5
4
5
5
7
7
6
9
6
5
5
5
8
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Information about the La Jolla Cove Surf forecast

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