Surf Forecasts:
La Jolla Cove surf forecast from 7 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 9 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 17s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 17s period, SW swell with 560 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 9 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 17s period with SW 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 Wednesday (Sep 09) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at La Jolla Cove in the next 16 days are 1.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 12s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Jolla Cove over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what La Jolla Cove has in store for us over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, things are pretty flat and messy. We’ve got a bit of a wait on our hands. The first few days are a write-off with tiny, weak swell and onshore winds. Monday the 7th and Tuesday the 8th are not worth paddling out for, with the water sitting at 72°, which feels a touch warmer than usual for this time of year.
It’s not until Thursday the 10th that we see a glimmer of hope. The swell picks up to a clean 3 ft from the SW, and we get some cross-offshore winds. The energy is moderate at best (553), but it’s clean and rideable for the beginners this spot is known for. Friday the 11th holds similar size and direction, but the wind gets a bit stronger, making it a little more challenging.
The real standout, the one to circle on your calendar, is Saturday the 21st of September. We’re looking at a solid 4 ft SW groundswell with a long 17-second period. The energy jumps up to strong (823), promising some real push. The wind is light and cross-shore in the morning, which should keep things clean. Just be aware that the long period will make it a bit straight at this beach and reef setup, so pick your peak wisely. It's not for beginners at this size.
Sunday the 22nd looks similar in size and energy, but the wind turns more onshore, so Saturday is definitely the pick of the bunch.
There are a couple of other sessions worth a mention. Friday the 18th afternoon goes glassy with 2 ft SW swell, and Saturday the 19th afternoon goes dead calm with 3 ft SW swell. Those will be fun, small-wave sessions with no crowd worries, but they don't have the same power as that Saturday the 21st.
So, to sum it up: the first week is a bust. The second week shows some promise, with that Saturday the 21st being the clear winner. It’s a long-range call, so keep an eye on it, but the signs are good.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 22°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 19°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SW 19 | NW 4 | WNW 4 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | W 7 | W 7 | SW 14 | WNW 8 | W 9 | W 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 57 | 55 | 19 | 7 | 111 | 214 | 214 | 330 | 419 | 540 | 496 | 483 | 465 | 360 | 309 | 92 | 97 | 158 | 197 | 215 | 205 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:11AM1.26m | 7:02PM1.88m | 8:37AM1.37m | 7:53PM1.94m | 9:05AM1.48m | 8:38PM1.92m | 9:32AM1.58m | 9:21PM1.84m | 10:00AM1.66m | 10:03PM1.71m | 10:28AM1.70m | 10:44PM1.53m | 10:55AM1.70m | 11:28PM1.34m | |||||||
Low Tide | 12:54PM0.73m | 2:10AM-0.20m | 1:46PM0.55m | 2:45AM-0.20m | 2:32PM0.40m | 3:17AM-0.14m | 3:15PM0.27m | 3:47AM-0.04m | 3:58PM0.20m | 4:15AM0.11m | 4:40PM0.16m | 4:41AM0.28m | 5:24PM0.18m | ||||||||
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 | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — |
 | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:58 | — |
mm | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 |
Feels °C | 26 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | W 7 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | WNW 8 | W 9 | W 8 |
| kJ | 1086 | 541 | 447 | 232 | 232 | 136 | 214 | 330 | 419 | 540 | 496 | 483 | 465 | 89 | 79 | 92 | 97 | 127 | 197 | 215 | 205 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | WNW 5 | W 5 | W 6 | W 6 | WNW 7 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 57 | 433 | 277 | 225 | 102 | 135 | 133 | 115 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 36 | 73 | 360 | 309 | 211 | 208 | 158 | 144 | 118 | 84 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 10 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 9 | WNW 4 | SSW 12 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | S 10 | SSW 10 | S 9 | WSW 14 | S 9 | WSW 13 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 19 |
| kJ | 11 | 55 | 82 | 80 | 111 | 214 | 65 | 12 | 82 | 72 | 45 | 39 | 32 | 22 | 14 | 41 | 13 | 31 | 58 | 130 | 177 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 4 | NW 4 | NW 4 | WNW 4 | NW 4 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 20 | 16 | 19 | 7 | 16 | 25 | 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 21 | 21 | 4 | 21 | 4 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 127 | 68 | 0 | 70 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 2 |
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