Scripps Pier Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.87° N 117.25° W

Scripps Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 21 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Scripps Pier sea temperature is
22.3°C
3.6° 

Scripps Pier surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Scripps Pier surf forecast from 22 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 23 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 21 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 14s period, SSW swell with 565 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 23 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period with SSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Scripps Pier this week:

The surf forecast for Scripps Pier over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 23) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 11s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Scripps Pier in the next 16 days are 1.2m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 21) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Oct 21) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Fri 23rd Oct)3ft (0.9m) 16s
Best Surf 5AM (Fri 23rd Oct)3ft (0.9m) 16s
Most Powerful11PM (Wed 21st Oct)4ft (1.2m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Scripps Pier over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

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

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Wave
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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565
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366
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293
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267
458
Wind (km/h)
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WNW
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High Tide
6:40PM1.41m
7:33AM1.49m
7:24PM1.44m
7:52AM1.63m
8:06PM1.44m
8:14AM1.77m
8:49PM1.42m
8:40AM1.89m
9:35PM1.36m
9:09AM1.98m
10:23PM1.27m
9:42AM2.02m
11:18PM1.17m
Low Tide
1:07AM0.17m
1:33PM0.41m
1:32AM0.20m
2:08PM0.21m
1:58AM0.24m
2:45PM0.02m
2:25AM0.32m
3:24PM-0.13m
2:53AM0.41m
4:06PM-0.23m
3:23AM0.51m
4:53PM-0.26m
3:55AM0.62m
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Information about the Scripps Pier Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Scripps Pier provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Scripps Pier can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Scripps Pier 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 (Scripps Pier) 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 Scripps Pier 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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