
Surf Forecasts:
North Torrey Pines surf forecast from 1 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 3 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 7 Oct, 2PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 13s period, S swell with 723 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 3 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period with SW 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 03) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at North Torrey Pines in the next 16 days are 1.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 07) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 13s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 06) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sat 3rd Oct) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sat 3rd Oct) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Wed 7th Oct) | 5ft (1.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for North Torrey Pines over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 35°C on Sat morning, min 20°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 36°C on Sun morning, min 27°C on Mon afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 1 | Friday 2 | Saturday 3 | Sunday 4 | Monday 5 | Tuesday 6 | Wednesday 7 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 20 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | SSW 17 |
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160 | 184 | 216 | 211 | 306 | 306 | 273 | 322 | 358 | 306 | 214 | 301 | 261 | 200 | 183 | 172 | 113 | 521 | 653 | 700 | 498 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | on | cross-off | on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 12:17PM2.11m | 3:39AM1.29m | 1:25PM2.00m | 5:55AM1.40m | 3:02PM1.93m | 6:34AM1.54m | 4:40PM1.94m | 7:04AM1.68m | 5:55PM1.99m | 7:32AM1.81m | 6:54PM2.03m | 7:59AM1.94m | 7:45PM2.03m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:16PM0.46m | 6:03AM1.26m | 9:50PM0.45m | 8:14AM1.37m | 11:11PM0.39m | 10:45AM1.31m | 00:10AM0.32m | 12:06PM1.13m | 00:55AM0.29m | 1:02PM0.92m | 1:33AM0.30m | 1:48PM0.72m | 2:06AM0.37m | ||||||||
6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | |
— | 6:34 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:25 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 23 | 22 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 35 | 33 | 30 | 36 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 32 | 29 | 29 |
Feels °C | 24 | 22 | 23 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 34 | 32 | 28 | 34 | 32 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 31 | 29 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 |
160 | 142 | 216 | 211 | 306 | 306 | 273 | 322 | 358 | 306 | 214 | 301 | 261 | 200 | 152 | 189 | 244 | 521 | 653 | 700 | 333 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SSW 17 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 10 | WNW 4 | SW 12 | SSW 8 | WNW 4 | SW 11 | W 4 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | S 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 |
154 | 184 | 108 | 84 | 24 | 5 | 50 | 7 | 6 | 30 | 6 | 33 | 50 | 128 | 183 | 172 | 113 | 114 | 214 | 399 | 498 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SW 12 | SW 12 | W 4 | S 11 | SW 11 | W 4 | SSE 13 | W 5 | SSW 10 | SSW 19 | WNW 4 | SSW 21 | SW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 13 |
10 | 19 | 19 | 38 | 53 | 51 | 3 | 9 | 30 | 3 | 34 | 2 | 10 | 36 | 5 | 43 | 99 | 241 | 114 | 50 | 299 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 3 | WNW 4 | WNW 11 | WNW 3 | WNW 4 | — | WNW 5 | — | — | WNW 5 | — | — | WNW 3 | — | WNW 8 | WNW 3 | WNW 4 | — | NW 11 | WNW 4 |
— | 5 | 5 | 39 | 6 | 11 | — | 8 | — | — | 7 | — | — | 3 | — | 13 | 6 | 5 | — | 30 | 12 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 29 | 29 | 14 | 29 | 29 | 7 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 13 | 29 | 0 | 29 | 14 | 14 | 29 | 14 | 7 |
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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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