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Lat Long: 32.94° N 117.26° W

North Torrey Pines Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 15 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's North Torrey Pines sea temperature is
22.1°C
3.3° 

North Torrey Pines surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


North Torrey Pines surf forecast from 16 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 17 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 18s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 18 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period, SSW swell with 986 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 17 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 18s period with SSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for North Torrey Pines this week:

The surf forecast for North Torrey Pines over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 17) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 12s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at North Torrey Pines in the next 16 days are 1.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 18) 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 0.9m 4s period and expected on Friday (Oct 16) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sat 17th Oct)3.5ft (1.0m) 18s
Best Surf 8AM (Sat 17th Oct)4ft (1.2m) 18s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sun 18th Oct)4.5ft (1.4m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for North Torrey Pines over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Sun afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Fri afternoon, calm by Sun morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun night, min 18°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
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20
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18
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18
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18
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16
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15
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15
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SSW
14
0.9
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0.9
SSW
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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325
544
637
897
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870
733
715
653
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557
276
351
565
Wind (km/h)
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NNE
35
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25
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ENE
10
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W
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WNW
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High Tide
12:15PM1.82m
1:22PM1.70m
7:09AM1.48m
3:11PM1.64m
6:57AM1.56m
4:42PM1.66m
7:04AM1.65m
5:45PM1.70m
7:16AM1.75m
6:36PM1.75m
Low Tide
9:00PM0.67m
10:24PM0.66m
9:48AM1.46m
11:23PM0.62m
11:32AM1.34m
00:03AM0.58m
12:20PM1.18m
00:35AM0.55m
12:57PM1.00m
1:02AM0.55m
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Information about the North Torrey Pines Surf forecast

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