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South Jetty and Dog Beach Surf Forecast
/ CAL – San Diego County (71 breaks) / California (404 breaks) /
South Jetty and Dog Beach surfForecast / CAL – San Diego County / USA
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Thursday 08 May 2025 PDT
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for South Jetty and Dog Beach this week:
The surf forecast for South Jetty and Dog Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 08) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at South Jetty and Dog Beach in the next 12 days are 1.6m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 12) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Thu 8th May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sat 10th May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Mon 12th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for South Jetty and Dog Beach over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 16 | 15 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 13 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 19 | 19 | 13 | 18 |
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| Energy (?) | 206 | 262 | 216 | 214 | 178 | 207 | 149 | 229 | 223 | 142 | 217 | 316 | 257 | 160 | 163 | 248 | 220 | 317 | 264 | 186 | 177 | 134 | 161 | 214 | 444 | 271 | 381 | 314 | 275 | 223 | 214 | 170 | 133 | 184 | 67 | 197 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | on | on | cross | on | cross- on | on | cross- on | glass | on | on | glass | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | on | on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 7:51PM 1.61 | 8:21AM 1.20 | 8:12PM 1.68 | 9:00AM 1.18 | 8:34PM 1.73 | 9:38AM 1.14 | 8:57PM 1.76 | 10:15AM 1.11 | 9:21PM 1.78 | 10:55AM 1.06 | 9:47PM 1.76 | 11:38AM 1.01 | 10:16PM 1.73 | 12:28PM 0.96 | 10:49PM 1.69 | 1:30PM 0.92 | 11:27PM 1.62 | 2:47PM 0.93 | 12:16AM 1.52 | 4:02PM 1.00 | 1:24AM 1.41 | 4:50PM 1.11 | 2:53AM 1.31 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:43AM 0.11 | 2:12PM 0.34 | 3:15AM -0.00 | 2:35PM 0.41 | 3:46AM -0.09 | 2:59PM 0.49 | 4:18AM -0.15 | 3:23PM 0.56 | 4:51AM -0.17 | 3:46PM 0.63 | 5:27AM -0.16 | 4:10PM 0.69 | 6:08AM -0.12 | 4:34PM 0.75 | 6:54AM -0.07 | 5:01PM 0.81 | 7:47AM -0.02 | 5:45PM 0.88 | 8:46AM 0.02 | 7:24PM 0.94 | 9:45AM 0.04 | 9:38PM 0.90 | 10:40AM 0.06 | |||||||||||||
Thu 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tue 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:47 |
| Sunset | 7:35 | - | - | 7:36 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:38 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:40 | - | - | 7:42 | - | - | 7:42 | - | - | 7:43 | - | - |
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| Temp. °C | 16 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
| Feels °C (?) | 14 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 11 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the South Jetty and Dog Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for South Jetty and Dog Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at South Jetty and Dog Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our South Jetty and Dog Beach 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 (South Jetty and Dog Beach) 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 South Jetty and Dog Beach 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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