North Torrey Pines surfForecast / CAL – San Diego County / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Tuesday 19 May 2026 PDT
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North Torrey Pines surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's North Torrey Pines sea temperature is
18.7° C
(Which is 2.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 (May 20) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 21s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s. 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 1.1m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 25) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Wed 20th May)1.5ft (0.5m) 21s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 20th May)1.5ft (0.5m) 21s
Most Powerful 5PM (Mon 25th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 17s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
2
0
0
2
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
1
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
W
11
0.5
S
13
0.5
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.5
SW
19
0.5
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.5
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
0.5
SW
18
0.6
SW
15
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
15
0.5
SSW
19
0.7
SW
14
1
SSW
17
1.1
SSW
17
1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
116
90
124
145
184
107
174
150
249
152
191
299
302
255
220
201
214
594
708
463
505
Wind (km/h)
15
NW
5
W
15
WSW
10
W
10
S
15
WSW
10
W
5
SW
15
W
15
W
5
W
15
W
15
WNW
5
NW
15
WNW
15
WNW
10
NW
15
W
15
WNW
10
WSW
15
WSW
cross-on
on
on
on
cross
on
on
glassy
on
on
glassy
on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
High Tide
11:35PM2.33m
2:19PM1.52m
00:35AM2.14m
3:32PM1.58m
1:46AM1.94m
4:33PM1.68m
3:10AM1.76m
5:21PM1.80m
4:37AM1.63m
6:00PM1.91m
5:56AM1.56m
6:33PM2.00m
7:02AM1.53m
Low Tide
5:11PM1.18m
7:16AM0.10m
6:21PM1.25m
8:18AM0.23m
7:54PM1.29m
9:20AM0.35m
9:42PM1.23m
10:18AM0.47m
11:14PM1.07m
11:09AM0.59m
00:22AM0.88m
11:53AM0.70m
1:13AM0.69m
12:31PM0.81m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:46
5:46
5:45
5:45
5:43
5:43
5:43
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:44
7:44
7:45
7:45
7:45
7:46
7:47
7:47
Temp °C
20
19
21
21
19
20
19
18
19
18
17
18
18
17
18
17
16
17
17
16
16
18
20
19
19
18
18
17
17
17
16
16
16
16
16
17
14
14
15
14
14
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
13
0.6
W
4
0.5
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.6
W
5
0.5
S
14
0.6
SW
15
0.6
W
12
0.6
SW
18
0.5
SW
14
0.6
SW
15
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
15
0.6
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
1
SSW
17
1.1
SSW
17
1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
15
Energy kJ
90
14
124
145
17
107
174
98
249
102
191
299
302
255
220
167
214
594
708
463
505
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
16
0.5
S
13
0.5
W
10
0.4
W
5
0.5
SW
15
0.5
W
5
0.5
S
14
0.6
S
13
0.5
S
13
0.5
S
13
0.4
S
12
0.4
S
12
0.4
S
12
0.3
S
11
0.3
S
11
0.5
SSW
19
0.5
SSW
18
0.3
S
10
0.3
S
10
0.6
W
5
0.5
W
5
Energy kJ
94
90
52
9
109
14
103
126
87
79
45
44
44
21
20
201
176
16
16
18
15
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WNW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
12
0.5
SW
19
0.5
SW
15
0.2
WNW
12
0.5
SW
18
0.5
SW
14
0.5
SW
18
0.4
WNW
4
0.2
WNW
10
0.1
SW
21
0.2
SSW
19
0.2
SSW
20
0.3
S
11
0.3
S
10
0.1
NW
9
0.1
NW
15
0.2
S
10
0.2
S
9
Energy kJ
25
90
50
49
184
106
14
150
97
152
6
10
18
36
37
20
18
3
8
7
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
W
11
0.5
W
5
0.4
WNW
6
0.4
W
4
0.5
W
3
0.5
W
4
0.4
WNW
4
0.7
WNW
4
0.7
W
5
0.6
W
5
0.6
W
5
Energy kJ
116
14
10
6
5
8
6
17
23
19
19
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
29
13
30
30
7
30
29
0
30
29
0
30
30
15
29
30
29
143
30
24
30
Best forecast wave conditions in San Diego County
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
2
3
3
4
3
3
4
2
2
1
2
3
1
3
2
4
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
4
5
4
5
7
7
5
6
9
6
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
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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).

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North Torrey Pines is 12 km (7 miles) from the very large city of Encinitas. If you plan a vacation in San Diego County, look for hotels and other accommodation in Encinitas. Encinitas has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as cheap car hire and transport links.

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