
Surf Forecasts:
North Torrey Pines surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 31 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 14s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 14s period, S swell with 1,804 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 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 Monday (Jul 27) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at North Torrey Pines in the next 16 days are 2.1m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 14s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for North Torrey Pines over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s brewin’ for North Torrey Pines. It’s gonna be a tale of two weeks – some fun, clean-ish surf early on, then a long, flat slog to finish.
We’ve got a bit of a pulse rollin’ in right from Sunday, July 26th. The water is real warm, sittin’ at about 74°F, which is a solid 7°F warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s seriously unusual, feels more like a bath than the Pacific.
The main window for a paddle is through the comin’ week, from Sunday the 26th until about Saturday, August 1st. Swell sizes are hoverin’ in the 4 ft to 6 ft range, mostly from the SW and SSW. There’s some solid energy there with combined swell energy readings in the high hundreds to over a thousand. The problem is the wind. It’s pretty much a constant cross-onshore breeze from the SW or WSW at 6 to 9 mph, which is gonna keep it a bit lumpy and rippled. It’s not blown out, but it’s not gonna be that silky glass we all dream of.
The standout period in this first week looks to be the morning of Thursday, July 30th and the morning of Friday, July 31st. On Thursday mornin’, we’ve got a 6 ft SW groundswell (period 14 seconds) with a light cross-onshore breeze – it’ll be a bit textured, but the size is solid for a beach break. Then Friday morning bumps up to a 6 ft S swell (period 14 seconds) with light onshore wind. That’s the biggest combo of the whole run. For a beginner-friendly spot like North Torrey Pines, that 6 ft to 6 ft swell is gettin’ towards the upper limit for learners, so if you’re still findin’ your feet, the smaller 4 ft to 5 ft days earlier in the week (Sunday to Wednesday) will be a much safer bet. The longer period (14-19 seconds) means longer waits between sets, but the waves will have better shape and push.
Crowds are somethin’ to keep in mind here – it’s an exposed beach, and with it bein’ “sometimes” crowded, you can expect a few heads in the water, especially on these better-sized days.
Now, after Saturday, August 1st, it drops right off. From Sunday, August 2nd all the way through to Monday, August 10th, we’re lookin’ at a massive dry spell. Swell sizes tumble to between 1 ft and 3 ft, and the combined wave energy dips into the low hundreds – that’s weak, gutless stuff. It’s all just “poor surf conditions” for most of that stretch. There’s no real standouts here; it’s a block of flat, unrideable days. A little flicker shows on August 7th with a long-period 3 ft SSW groundswell (19 seconds), but it’s paired with a 9 mph onshore wind and only enough energy for a brief, marginal ripple. Not worth suiting up for.
So, if you’ve got a window, your best bet is the last few days of July, especially Thursday the 30th and Friday the 31st. After that, you’re lookin’ at a long stretch of small, messy flatness that’s more kite-surfing weather than paddle-surfing weather.
Stay salty,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 20°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 15 | S 14 | SSW 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 |
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863 | 735 | 799 | 1056 | 1153 | 780 | 1133 | 919 | 926 | 612 | 803 | 871 | 1249 | 775 | 1643 | 1322 | 1034 | 915 | 656 | 575 | 202 | |
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 | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:27AM1.49m | 7:52PM2.15m | 9:52AM1.52m | 8:29PM2.22m | 10:17AM1.56m | 9:03PM2.25m | 10:42AM1.59m | 9:36PM2.24m | 11:08AM1.64m | 10:09PM2.18m | 11:33AM1.68m | 10:42PM2.07m | 11:59AM1.73m | 11:18PM1.91m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:39PM1.18m | 3:16AM0.25m | 2:16PM1.12m | 3:46AM0.20m | 2:52PM1.07m | 4:15AM0.19m | 3:27PM1.02m | 4:42AM0.21m | 4:03PM0.99m | 5:08AM0.27m | 4:42PM0.96m | 5:33AM0.36m | 5:25PM0.95m | ||||||||
5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | |
— | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:47 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 |
Feels °C | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 15 | S 14 | SSW 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 |
863 | 735 | 799 | 1056 | 1153 | 780 | 1133 | 919 | 926 | 612 | 803 | 871 | 1249 | 775 | 1643 | 1322 | 1034 | 915 | 656 | 575 | 202 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | W 7 | W 8 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 7 | WNW 7 | W 7 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSW 16 | W 7 | S 13 | W 7 | W 7 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 6 | SW 13 |
48 | 34 | 42 | 96 | 74 | 51 | 89 | 68 | 266 | 355 | 341 | 499 | 24 | 488 | 27 | 24 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 142 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | S 10 | SW 11 | S 9 | S 9 | SW 12 | SSE 16 | S 19 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | — | W 7 | — | — | — | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 19 | W 7 |
50 | 18 | 31 | 15 | 6 | 35 | 24 | 188 | 36 | 52 | 52 | 23 | — | 25 | — | — | — | 18 | 15 | 15 | 33 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 123 | 184 | 7 | 7 | 197 | 0 | 77 | 123 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 143 | 30 | 0 | 30 | 30 | 0 | 30 | 30 | 13 |
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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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