North Torrey Pines Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, Rusty here.

Alright mate, let's be straight with you. North Torrey Pines is looking at a pretty average stretch of surf ahead. The water is a toasty 75°F, which is 7°F warmer than usual for this time of year, so the water is feeling much warmer than normal.

The first bit of the week has some swell, but it's a tough one to get excited about. Monday the 27th through to Wednesday the 29th see a solid 4ft to 5ft swell from the SSW with a long period of 16 to 19 seconds, bringing strong wave energy (values between 669 and 1219). That long period groundswell is prone to breaking a bit straight on a beach break like this, so it's not ideal. The wind is a light cross-onshore, which is a bit messy, and the forecast keeps calling it "marginal". The combined energy is strong, but the quality just isn't there. It's a beginner-friendly break, and with the swell sitting under 5ft, it's still doable for learners, but the conditions are a bit of a letdown.

Thursday the 30th and Friday the 31st see the swell picking up to 6ft from the S, with a period of 13-14 seconds. The wave energy is still strong (around 1066 to 1130). The wind is light and onshore, which is a bit of a bummer. Still, that 6ft is getting towards the top end for beginners, and the onshore wind isn't doing it any favours.

Then we hit a big gap. From Saturday the 1st of August, the swell drops right off. Sunday the 2nd through to Thursday the 7th of August is a real dry spell, with waves dropping to 1ft to 3ft and weak energy (values as low as 116). The wind is a cross-onshore breeze, and the comment is "poor surf conditions". There's nothing to chase here for a good few days.

Friday the 7th of August shows a little hiccup of life with a 3ft swell from the SSW and a long 19-second period, with moderate energy (720). The wind is light and onshore, and it's still called "marginal". Saturday the 8th of August is similar, with 3ft and a 16-17 second period, but still light onshore winds.

The outlook from there fades again into weak, small waves with poor conditions. The second week of the forecast is pretty quiet and not worth making a special trip for.

So, what's the best on offer? Honestly, there's no standout session. The best call might be a quick look at Monday the 27th morning or Tuesday the 28th morning if you're desperate for a paddle, but don't expect anything special. The swell is there, but the wind and the break's nature just aren't combining for a classic session. With the onshore winds and the beach break setup, it might be more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer.

Rusty.

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