Surf Forecasts:
La Jolla Cove surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s period, SW swell with 720 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 11 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 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 Tuesday (Aug 11) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m 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 1.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 16s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 15) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 11th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 19s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 13th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sun 16th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Jolla Cove over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let's talk about La Jolla Cove.
Honestly, it's a pretty bleak stretch ahead. For the next couple of weeks, we're looking at a long gap with nothing really worth paddling out for. From now through to the 22nd of August, there's just no surf on the table. The waves are tiny, the wind is mostly cross-onshore messing things up, and the energy just isn't there.
The only time things even get a little interesting is around the 23rd of August. Sunday morning, we see a jump in the swell. The combined swell energy hits moderate levels (358) with some SW groundswell running at 2ft and a nice long period of 19 seconds. That's a proper groundswell. The wind is cross-shore and light, so it could clean up a bit. But the call is still only marginal. The spot is a reef and point, so that long period stuff could actually set up alright here.
If you're an absolute beginner and just want to get wet, La Jolla Cove is your spot. But for anyone wanting a proper wave, this 16-day window is a write-off. It's the kind of blank run that happens here. Keep an eye on the charts; things can change.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 21°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 19°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | W 5 | WNW 5 | W 4 | SW 20 | WNW 12 | SW 18 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 13 | SW 16 | W 9 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | NW 3 | SW 10 | W 8 | SW 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 20 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 186 | 27 | 112 | 75 | 0 | 224 | 61 | 306 | 14 | 353 | 331 | 255 | 301 | 5 | 16 | 42 | 13 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on |
High Tide | 8:35AM1.11m | 7:03PM1.99m | 9:08AM1.21m | 7:56PM2.09m | 9:39AM1.30m | 8:45PM2.12m | 10:12AM1.39m | 9:31PM2.07m | 10:44AM1.46m | 10:14PM1.94m | 11:17AM1.52m | 10:58PM1.76m | 11:51AM1.56m | 11:43PM1.52m | |||||||
Low Tide | 12:36PM0.81m | 2:32AM-0.30m | 1:37PM0.69m | 3:12AM-0.36m | 2:30PM0.57m | 3:50AM-0.36m | 3:19PM0.47m | 4:25AM-0.28m | 4:07PM0.40m | 4:58AM-0.16m | 4:55PM0.37m | 5:30AM0.02m | 5:45PM0.38m | ||||||||
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 | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — |
 | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:34 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
Feels °C | 23 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | 309 | 242 | 297 | 204 | 204 | 137 | 87 | 319 | 316 | 224 | 264 | 306 | 255 | 353 | 331 | 255 | 404 | 789 | 691 | 683 | 822 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | W 5 | WNW 5 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SSW 19 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 12 | S 12 | SW 13 | S 11 | S 11 | S 12 | S 11 | SSW 18 | SW 14 | S 9 | S 11 | SW 10 | S 10 |
| kJ | 20 | 15 | 7 | 101 | 186 | 251 | 75 | 75 | 47 | 49 | 61 | 60 | 60 | 65 | 64 | 289 | 301 | 24 | 37 | 35 | 18 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 11 | W 4 | WNW 11 | WNW 12 | SW 18 | SSW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | S 12 | WNW 9 | SW 12 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | S 10 | S 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | S 11 | SW 9 |
| kJ | 31 | 49 | 30 | 3 | 22 | 27 | 112 | 49 | 45 | 61 | 46 | 16 | 39 | 44 | 149 | 75 | 35 | 31 | 16 | 21 | 13 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | W 4 | — | — | — | — | WNW 7 | WNW 10 | — | W 9 | WNW 8 | — | — | WNW 8 | NW 3 | NW 4 | W 8 | WNW 4 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 5 | 18 | — | 14 | 22 | — | — | 21 | 5 | 6 | 42 | 9 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 21 | 21 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 12 | 21 | 20 | 2 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 149 | 21 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 14 | 21 | 20 | 4 |
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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).
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