North Torrey Pines Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.94° N 117.26° W

North Torrey Pines Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 26 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's North Torrey Pines sea temperature is
23.4° C
3.8° 

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 26 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 14s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 30 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 14s period, S swell with 1,163 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 17s 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 (Jul 28) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 7s. 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 1.7m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 15s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Tue 28th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 17s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 29th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 14s
Most Powerful11AM (Thu 30th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, it's Rusty again, checkin' out North Torrey Pines in the old money.

Let's be real, the next couple of weeks are gonna be a bit of a grind for this spot. There's some swell energy on the horizon, but the wind and the tide are gonna be messing with it, so don't expect any crystal-clear lines. The first week has a few windows where you could scrape a ride, but you'll be earning 'em. After that, it pretty much goes flat heading into the first week of August.

We start off on Sunday, the 26th of July. There's a consistent, long-period groundswell pushin' in, about 4ft from the SW with a period of 19 seconds. That's proper energy for a beach break like North Torrey Pines (San Diego). At around 4ft, it's a fun, user-friendly size for a beginner. The water temp is 74°F, which is a solid 7°F warmer than average for this time of year – that's very unusual, you won't need a wetsuit. The only hiccup is the cross-onshore breeze, about 6 mph from the SW, which is gonna put a little ripple on the face. Combined swell energy is moderate at 961. It's a goer for a beginner wanting a warm-water session, but the quality won't be anything special.

Monday the 27th and Tuesday the 28th push up a little, with swell between 4ft and 4ft from the SSW. The period stays long, 17-19 seconds, and the combined energy cracks into four digits, peaking at 1233 on Monday arvo – that's a solid moderate-to-strong pulse of energy. But that cross-onshore wind stays on at 6-9 mph, so it's gonna feel lumpy and a bit choppy. Mornings will likely be your best bet before the breeze picks up. You might get a few long lulls between those sets, but for a beginner spot, that's the best you'll see all week if you can live with a bit of wind bump.

Wednesday the 29th, the swell backs off to 4-4ft, and the period drops to 16 seconds. Still a long-period groundswell, but the cross-shore wind is still there, and by the arvo it's officially a write-off. The window is getting tight.

Thursday the 30th and Friday the 31st bring a bit more oomph, with the swell bumping to 5-6ft. The period drops to 13-14 seconds, so it's a bit more of a local windswell feel. The combined energy is strong, still around the 1100-1200 mark. The wind on Thursday is still cross-onshore, but Friday starts to see a shift to a light onshore flow, 6 mph from the W and WNW. It's a step in the right direction, but still not clean. At 6ft, this is pushing into territory that's too much for a raw beginner, and the straight onshore wind at a beach break will make for bumpy, soft waves. More of a closeout day for the experienced.

From Saturday the 1st of August, things really fall apart. The swell drops back to 4ft and then tanks into the 2-2ft range for the whole next week. The combined energy plummets, going from moderate to weak, well under 300 by Monday the 3rd. The wind flips around, sometimes onshore, sometimes a light cross-breeze, but with so little swell, it's game over.

There's a tiny flicker of hope a week and a half out, around Friday the 7th and Saturday the 8th of August. Swell bumps up to 3-3ft from the SSW with the period stretching back out to 18-19 seconds. The combined energy climbs back to a weak 414-554. At 3ft, it's tiny, but that very long period (over 15 seconds) means long waits between sets, and it'll break straight at a beach break. Not worth cancelling plans over, but a promising sign the ocean ain't dead.

Overall, the best bet in this whole 16-day run is the Monday and Tuesday of this week, the 27th and 28th of July. The swell is at its most consistent, the energy is highest, and while the wind isn't perfect, it's the best on offer. This spot is consistent, but the conditions here are often marginal, so don't expect a world-class day. For a beginner, the smaller morning sessions early in the week are your call.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri morning, min 20°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
19
1.1
SW
18
1.1
SW
18
1.3
SSW
18
1.3
SSW
19
1.2
SSW
17
1.3
SSW
17
1.3
SSW
17
1.3
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
16
1.2
S
14
1.7
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14
1.7
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14
1.7
S
14
1.7
S
13
1.6
S
13
1.6
SSW
13
1.5
SSW
12
1.3
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
863
735
799
1056
1153
780
998
919
926
612
724
537
1163
1067
1110
1034
905
915
619
534
161
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
15
WSW
10
SSW
15
SW
10
SW
5
SSW
15
SW
15
SW
10
SSW
15
SW
15
SSW
5
SW
15
SW
10
WSW
5
WSW
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W
15
WNW
5
W
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WSW
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WNW
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Wind State
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glassy
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on
on
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on
on
glassy
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
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Temp °C
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Feels °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.

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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