Playa San Diego surf forecast from 16 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 17 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 14s period, SSW swell with 431 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 16 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s period with SSW 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 Thursday (Jul 16) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 13s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Playa San Diego in the next 16 days are 1.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 17) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 18) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Thu 16th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Fri 17th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa San Diego over the next 16 days.
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