Surf Forecasts:
North Torrey Pines surf forecast from 17 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 14s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with 397 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s 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 Tuesday (Aug 18) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. 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 0.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for North Torrey Pines over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the table for North Torrey Pines over the next couple of weeks.
To be straight with you, the start of this period is a bit of a grind. We’re looking at a long stretch of days with very small, weak swell and less-than-ideal wind. The first week is pretty much a write-off for any decent surfing. The swell is tiny, mostly around 2 ft to 3 ft, and it’s coming from a SSW direction, which is not the optimum for this spot. The combined energy of the swell is weak, sitting in the 200 to 400 range most days. The wind is onshore or cross-onshore, keeping things messy. You’ll see a few sessions with a "marginal" tag, but honestly, nothing to get excited about.
Things start to look a little more promising by the end of the second week. The standout window is the morning of Sunday, August 30th. The forecast is for a glassy, calm morning with light rain. The wind is dead calm, which is a major positive. We’ll see a 3 ft SSW swell with a period of 15 seconds, giving it a bit of groundswell character. The combined energy climbs to 665 (moderate energy), and the call is for "very good surf conditions". This is the best punt on offer. The SSW direction isn’t perfect for North Torrey Pines, but with glassy conditions, it’ll clean up nicely. Keep in mind it’s a beginner-friendly break, and with that small size, it’s safe for all levels.
The morning of Thursday, August 27th is also worth a mention. We’ve got a glassy start with a 2 ft SW swell. The combined energy is 322 (weak), but the glassy wind will make it look better than it sounds. It’s a small, clean session for the longboard or a foamie.
The rest of the period is a mix of tiny swell and onshore winds, so don’t expect much. The afternoon of August 30th has a bit more size (3 ft) but a cross-on wind will chop it up. The forecast is long-range, so treat that Sunday morning with a bit of cautious optimism.
Stay patient, and keep an eye on the glassy mornings. This is Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 20°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 22°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 367 | 264 | 316 | 232 | 243 | 339 | 382 | 387 | 242 | 239 | 236 | 170 | 156 | 154 | 135 | 90 | 239 | 222 | 224 | 197 | 273 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 1:00PM1.93m | 1:34AM1.37m | 1:40PM1.88m | 3:22AM1.21m | 2:32PM1.82m | 3:46PM1.79m | 8:25AM1.36m | 5:06PM1.82m | 8:27AM1.43m | 6:08PM1.91m | 8:41AM1.49m | 6:55PM2.01m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 7:50PM0.79m | 6:46AM0.96m | 9:14PM0.81m | 7:00AM1.12m | 10:58PM0.76m | 00:18AM0.65m | 10:08AM1.35m | 1:09AM0.54m | 11:57AM1.32m | 1:47AM0.43m | 12:51PM1.24m | 2:18AM0.34m | |||||||||
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 | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — |
 | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:29 | — | — | 7:27 | — | — | 7:25 | — | — | 7:24 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 24 |
Feels °C | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | W 6 | W 6 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 367 | 264 | 316 | 52 | 54 | 339 | 382 | 387 | 242 | 239 | 236 | 170 | 156 | 154 | 135 | 90 | 239 | 222 | 137 | 135 | 273 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | SSW 18 | W 6 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | W 7 | W 6 | WNW 6 | SW 17 | SW 18 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 |
| kJ | 33 | 32 | 56 | 232 | 243 | 51 | 59 | 51 | 37 | 26 | 18 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 77 | 51 | 34 | 32 | 224 | 197 | 199 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 10 | W 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 9 | SW 20 | S 8 | SW 18 | SW 19 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | SW 18 | SSW 16 | W 6 | SSW 15 | SW 19 | SW 19 | WNW 10 | W 10 | W 9 |
| kJ | 8 | 7 | 7 | 114 | 98 | 6 | 16 | 1 | 50 | 57 | 16 | 27 | 81 | 51 | 6 | 42 | 57 | 58 | 32 | 48 | 45 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 34 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 29 | 30 | 0 | 29 | 29 | 3 | 29 | 30 | 0 | 123 | 205 | 0 | 123 | 205 | 0 | 30 | 30 | 0 | 29 | 29 | 0 |
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