La Jolla Shores Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.86° N 117.26° W

Issued: 4 pm 01 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's La Jolla Shores sea temperature is
19.9° C

1.5°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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


La Jolla Shores surf forecast from 2 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 7 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 19s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 19s period, SSW swell with 885 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 2 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for La Jolla Shores this week:

The surf forecast for La Jolla Shores over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 02) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at La Jolla Shores in the next 16 days are 1.1m 19s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Thu 2nd Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 16s
Best Surf 8AM (Tue 7th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 19s
Most Powerful 8AM (Tue 7th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 19s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
2
0
0
1
0
0
2
0
1
2
1
2
3
1
Swell
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.6
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
15
1
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
18
1
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
20
0.8
SSW
20
1
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
18
1.1
SSW
18
1.1
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
173
258
243
322
279
481
397
236
239
239
254
352
273
518
326
339
432
659
491
768
659
Wind (km/h)
15
WNW
10
WNW
15
W
20
WNW
5
NNW
15
WNW
15
WNW
5
WNW
15
W
15
WNW
5
WNW
15
W
15
WNW
10
NW
15
W
15
W
5
W
15
SW
15
SW
5
SW
15
SW
Wind State
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
glassy
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
High Tide
10:21PM1.77m
12:27PM1.10m
10:55PM1.70m
1:02PM1.14m
11:31PM1.59m
1:38PM1.19m
00:11AM1.43m
2:15PM1.26m
1:02AM1.24m
2:54PM1.36m
2:14AM1.05m
3:38PM1.47m
4:01AM0.89m
Low Tide
4:06PM0.76m
5:46AM-0.15m
4:45PM0.77m
6:17AM-0.09m
5:31PM0.78m
6:48AM-0.01m
6:27PM0.78m
7:19AM0.10m
7:38PM0.76m
7:52AM0.23m
9:07PM0.68m
8:29AM0.38m
10:41PM0.51m
9:14AM0.52m
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:43
5:45
5:45
5:46
5:46
5:47
5:47
<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
8:00
 mm
Temp °C
18
18
18
18
17
18
19
18
18
19
18
18
18
18
19
19
19
19
20
19
20
Feels °C
16
17
17
16
16
17
17
17
17
17
17
18
16
17
18
18
19
18
19
19
20
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
W
11
0.7
SW
16
0.6
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
15
1
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
18
1
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
1
W
6
1
WNW
7
1
W
7
1.1
SSW
18
1.1
SSW
16
Energy kJ
85
258
150
322
279
481
397
236
239
239
166
352
273
518
326
322
84
111
103
768
659
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
W
10
0.6
SSW
18
0.6
SW
15
0.6
WNW
5
0.6
WNW
5
0.3
S
10
0.6
W
5
0.5
SSW
19
0.5
SSW
19
0.6
WNW
5
0.7
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
22
0.8
WNW
6
0.7
SSW
20
0.9
SSW
16
1
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
18
1
W
7
1.1
WNW
8
Energy kJ
173
70
243
178
17
20
19
15
214
212
18
154
116
181
46
339
392
659
491
100
143
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
19
0.4
SSW
19
0.5
W
10
0.3
S
11
0.3
S
11
0.3
S
11
0.2
SSW
21
0.3
S
10
0.5
W
5
0.3
S
10
0.6
SSW
18
0.2
S
10
0.3
SSW
24
0.2
SSW
8
0.4
SSW
21
0.4
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
20
0.5
SSW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.2
WNW
11
0.4
S
19
Energy kJ
123
125
48
21
21
21
45
18
13
18
254
7
108
7
180
48
432
121
174
13
118
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WNW
6
0.6
WNW
5
0.6
WNW
5
0.6
W
5
0.7
WNW
5
0.7
WNW
5
0.9
WNW
6
Energy kJ
25
21
20
19
28
27
64
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
3
3
2
3
2
2
3
3
Distance (km)
266
20
21
21
5
20
21
0
20
20
6
20
21
20
20
266
9
21
220
0
127
Best forecast wave conditions in San Diego County
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
3
3
3
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
3
2
3
3
2
2
3
3
2
4
3
2
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
7
9
9
5
5
5
7
5
5
9
7
7
7
9
9
7
7
9
9
6
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Information about the La Jolla Shores Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for La Jolla Shores 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 Shores can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our La Jolla Shores 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 Shores) 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 Shores 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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