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Lat Long: 32.94° N 117.26° W

North Torrey Pines Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 24 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's North Torrey Pines sea temperature is
23.3°C
3.5° 

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 25 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 26 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 13s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 26 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 13s period, SSW swell with 528 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 26 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 13s 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 Saturday (Sep 26) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. 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 1.3m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 26) 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 14s period and expected on Monday (Sep 28) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sat 26th Sep)4ft (1.2m) 13s
Best Surf 2AM (Sat 26th Sep)4ft (1.2m) 13s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sat 26th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 20°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue morning, min 20°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

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1.3
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16
0.9
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0.6
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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169
Wind (km/h)
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NW
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WNW
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NNE
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SW
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High Tide
8:23PM2.03m
9:02AM1.95m
9:01PM2.00m
9:24AM2.06m
9:40PM1.93m
9:49AM2.15m
10:23PM1.81m
10:17AM2.21m
11:11PM1.66m
10:50AM2.23m
00:07AM1.49m
11:28AM2.19m
1:25AM1.34m
Low Tide
2:24PM0.77m
2:47AM0.40m
2:59PM0.61m
3:11AM0.47m
3:37PM0.48m
3:36AM0.57m
4:17PM0.39m
4:02AM0.70m
5:02PM0.35m
4:28AM0.83m
5:53PM0.36m
4:56AM0.98m
6:55PM0.41m
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Temp °C
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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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