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Lat Long: 32.94° N 117.26° W

North Torrey Pines Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 29 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's North Torrey Pines sea temperature is
23.3°C
3.6° 

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 30 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 5 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 13s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 6 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 13s period, S swell with 737 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 30 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 17s 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 Wednesday (Sep 30) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s is also forecast. 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 1.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 06) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 13s period and expected on Monday (Oct 05) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Wed 30th Sep)1.5ft (0.5m) 17s
Best Surf 8PM (Mon 5th Oct)3.5ft (1.1m) 13s
Most Powerful11PM (Tue 6th Oct)5ft (1.5m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 21°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 36°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
29
Wednesday
30
Thursday
1
Friday
2
Saturday
3
Sunday
4
Monday
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Rating
(10 max)
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1
0
0
2
0
0
1
1
0
2
1
0
1
2
2
2
1
2
3
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
15
0.6
SW
14
0.5
SW
18
0.5
SW
17
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
0.8
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
1.2
S
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
306
245
291
269
169
160
151
216
211
306
306
273
322
295
245
214
264
208
200
498
Wind (km/h)
10
W
5
SSW
10
SW
15
SW
5
WNW
10
WNW
15
WNW
10
NNW
10
NW
15
NW
5
NNE
10
NW
10
NW
5
NNW
5
ENE
10
NE
10
NE
10
SW
5
SW
5
SSW
Wind State
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
glassy
High Tide
00:07AM1.49m
11:28AM2.19m
1:25AM1.34m
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
Low Tide
5:53PM0.36m
4:56AM0.98m
6:55PM0.41m
5:26AM1.12m
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
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Temp °C
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23
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24
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27
27
27
32
30
28
36
34
32
32
29
29
Feels °C
21
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27
27
27
30
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35
33
30
31
28
29
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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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