La Jolla Cove Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.85° N 117.27° W

Issued: 10 pm 10 Jun 2026 (local time)

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

2.4°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 11 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 17 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 19s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 16 Jun, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 19s period, SW swell with 1,336 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 17 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 19s 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 (Jun 17) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 19s 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 1.3m 19s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 16) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 16s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 11) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Wed 17th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 19s
Best Surf 2AM (Wed 17th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 19s
Most Powerful 5PM (Tue 16th Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 19s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Jolla Cove 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 Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

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

Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wed
17
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
2
3
2
2
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WNW
9
0.8
WNW
10
0.7
WNW
10
0.6
WNW
10
0.5
WNW
10
0.6
WNW
10
0.5
WNW
10
0.5
WNW
10
0.5
WNW
11
0.4
WNW
11
0.4
WNW
11
0.3
SW
21
0.6
SW
24
0.5
SW
23
0.9
SW
21
0.8
SW
21
1.1
SW
19
1.3
SW
19
1.1
SW
19
1.2
SW
18
1.3
SW
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
147
147
110
80
58
83
63
59
74
39
38
72
347
268
756
543
834
1336
783
881
996
Wind (km/h)
5
WSW
10
WSW
10
W
10
NW
15
WNW
15
WNW
5
NW
15
W
15
WNW
5
NW
15
WNW
15
WNW
10
NW
15
WNW
15
WNW
10
NW
15
W
15
W
5
W
10
WSW
15
WSW
Wind State
glassy
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross
High Tide
7:13AM0.99m
6:41PM1.82m
8:18AM1.02m
7:22PM1.97m
9:15AM1.06m
8:07PM2.08m
10:08AM1.09m
8:53PM2.14m
10:59AM1.11m
9:42PM2.13m
11:50AM1.13m
10:32PM2.05m
12:43PM1.15m
Low Tide
1:10AM0.08m
12:02PM0.49m
1:59AM-0.16m
12:50PM0.55m
2:46AM-0.37m
1:38PM0.59m
3:34AM-0.50m
2:26PM0.62m
4:22AM-0.56m
3:17PM0.63m
5:11AM-0.55m
4:10PM0.65m
6:00AM-0.47m
5:09PM0.68m
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
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
7:58
7:58
7:58
7:59
7:59
 mm
Temp °C
18
19
19
18
21
21
20
21
21
20
21
21
20
21
21
20
21
20
19
20
20
Feels °C
19
19
18
19
21
20
20
21
20
20
20
19
20
20
19
20
20
18
19
20
19
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
1
SSW
13
1
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
1
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SW
21
1.1
SW
19
1.3
SW
19
1.1
SW
19
1.2
SW
18
1.3
SW
18
Energy kJ
1195
839
631
631
622
390
378
378
463
457
481
381
376
437
336
543
834
1336
783
881
996
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WNW
9
0.8
WNW
10
0.7
WNW
10
0.6
WNW
10
0.5
WNW
10
0.6
WNW
10
0.8
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
12
0.7
SSW
12
0.6
SW
24
0.5
SW
23
0.9
SW
21
0.8
SSW
13
1
S
13
1.1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
S
13
0.8
S
13
Energy kJ
147
147
110
80
58
83
418
404
307
222
111
152
347
268
756
236
366
487
313
284
206
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
10
0.1
S
22
0.3
SSW
20
0.3
SSW
20
0.5
S
19
0.5
WNW
10
0.5
WNW
10
0.5
WNW
11
0.4
WNW
11
0.4
WNW
11
0.3
SW
21
0.5
SSW
12
0.4
WNW
10
0.5
S
16
0.5
WNW
4
0.5
WNW
5
0.5
W
5
Energy kJ
7
9
76
75
182
63
59
74
39
38
72
78
32
127
11
14
13
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WNW
11
0.4
WNW
10
0.5
WNW
10
0.5
WNW
10
0.4
WNW
10
0.6
WNW
10
Energy kJ
37
38
54
55
32
64
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
2
3
3
2
3
3
2
3
3
2
3
3
2
3
3
4
3
2
2
Distance (km)
2
21
21
20
20
20
7
20
21
9
20
21
20
20
21
20
20
20
0
21
21
Best forecast wave conditions in San Diego County
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
2
3
3
2
3
3
2
3
3
2
3
3
2
3
3
4
4
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
2
3
3
2
3
3
2
3
4
3
4
4
3
3
3
4
4
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
6
6
9
8
5
5
5
5
5
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
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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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