Surf Forecasts:
Playa San Diego surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 18s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s period, SSW swell with 649 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 14s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa San Diego this week:
The surf forecast for Playa San Diego over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Playa San Diego in the next 16 days are 1.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Fri 7th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa San Diego over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s cookin' for the next couple weeks.
We’ve got waves on the horizon, but it’s gonna be a slow start. Playa San Diego is the only spot worth mentioning, and for the first few days, it’s more about small, clean windows than full-on sessions. The water is sitting at 86°, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
Sunday morning, August 2nd is where we kick off. It’s tiny, only 2ft of SW swell, but the wind is dead calm — glassy as a mirror. The combined energy is weak (262), so it’s not gonna blow you away, but for a beginner-friendly break, it’s a nice, gentle intro. The swell is from the SSW, which is right in the wheelhouse for this spot.
Monday morning, August 3rd, is similar: 3ft of SW swell, that long period of 13 seconds, and glassy conditions. Again, the energy is moderate (291), but it’s clean and small. The afternoons are a write-off thanks to cross-onshore wind, so you’re strictly a dawn patrol surfer here.
The real standout, and I mean the one that gets the blood pumping, is Friday morning, August 7th. We’ve got a 2ft SSW groundswell, but with a period of 18 seconds, this is very long-period energy. The combined energy jumps to 533 (moderate), and the wind is glassy from the NNE. This is a classic setup for a point or reef, and while Playa San Diego is a beach break, that long period will bring some nice, lined-up waves. It’s small, but it’ll be clean and have some punch.
Then, Saturday morning, August 8th is a close second: 3ft of SSW swell, that same 16-second period, and glassy conditions. The energy is strong at 682. This is shaping up to be the best of the first week — clean, chest-high waves with real push.
The next week gets a bit more interesting. Friday morning, August 14th is a standout: 3ft of SW swell, 18-second period, and a clean offshore NNE wind. The combined energy is 805 (strong). This is a serious non-morning session for the experienced surfer. The swell is small in height, but that period is phenomenal.
Saturday morning, August 15th is also a cracker: 4ft of SW swell, 16-second period, and light offshore wind. The energy is 856 (strong). This is the biggest, cleanest swell of the whole run. It’s not huge, but with that period and perfect wind, it’ll be a dream.
The crowds at Playa San Diego can be a thing sometimes, so get there early for the good ones. The whole stretch is fairly consistent, so there’s always something to chase.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 32°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 32°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 10 | SW 12 | SW 12 | S 8 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 142 | 132 | 276 | 261 | 222 | 136 | 130 | 55 | 74 | 71 | 54 | 82 | 129 | 123 | 221 | 209 | 390 | 407 | 532 | 649 | 443 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | off | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | off | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 5:16PM1.92m | 5:43AM2.02m | 5:54PM1.86m | 6:21AM2.04m | 6:34PM1.80m | 7:02AM2.04m | 7:20PM1.72m | 7:50AM2.03m | 8:12PM1.65m | 8:45AM2.00m | 9:13PM1.60m | 9:48AM1.99m | 10:23PM1.60m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:12AM0.36m | 11:25PM0.25m | 11:53AM0.36m | 00:00AM0.27m | 12:36PM0.36m | 00:39AM0.30m | 1:22PM0.38m | 1:22AM0.34m | 2:15PM0.41m | 2:14AM0.38m | 3:16PM0.43m | 3:15AM0.41m | 4:24PM0.42m | ||||||||
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 | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — |
 | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | 1 | 3 | — | 1 | 6 | — | 1 | 11 | — | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | 7 |
Temp °C | 32 | 30 | 27 | 32 | 30 | 27 | 32 | 31 | 25 | 32 | 30 | 26 | 32 | 30 | 27 | 32 | 31 | 27 | 31 | 28 | 26 |
Feels °C | 34 | 32 | 30 | 33 | 33 | 30 | 33 | 34 | 26 | 33 | 32 | 28 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 35 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SE 7 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SW 13 | SSE 8 | SE 7 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
| kJ | 142 | 47 | 276 | 261 | 222 | 136 | 130 | 43 | 54 | 61 | 54 | 45 | 48 | 61 | 180 | 149 | 69 | 407 | 532 | 649 | 443 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SSW 12 | SE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | S 7 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SE 7 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 8 | SW 13 | SSW 18 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSE 7 | SE 6 |
| kJ | 104 | 90 | 13 | 9 | 17 | 28 | 69 | 55 | 74 | 71 | 23 | 82 | 129 | 123 | 57 | 175 | 390 | 118 | 114 | 29 | 13 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SW 14 | WNW 3 | S 11 | SW 16 | SSW 8 | SSE 7 | SW 12 | SSW 9 | SW 15 | SW 12 | SE 6 | SW 8 | SE 7 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 12 | S 12 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 |
| kJ | 16 | 132 | 3 | 21 | 68 | 28 | 31 | 39 | 17 | 34 | 49 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 221 | 209 | 124 | 97 | 36 | 33 | 21 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 2 | — | — | WSW 3 | N 2 | NW 8 | — | — | NNE 2 | SSW 2 | NNW 3 | NNE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 3 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 330 | 0 | 0 | 330 | 0 | 0 | 330 | 0 | 0 | 319 | 0 | 0 | 457 | 0 | 0 | 225 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
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The above surf forecast table for Playa San Diego provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Playa San Diego can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Playa San Diego 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 (Playa San Diego) 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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