Torrey Pines State Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.96° N 117.27° W

Torrey Pines State Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 10 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Torrey Pines State Beach sea temperature is
22.2°C
2.1° 

Torrey Pines State Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Torrey Pines State Beach surf forecast from 11 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 16 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 17s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 11 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 477 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 13 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 14s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Torrey Pines State Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Torrey Pines State Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 13) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Torrey Pines State Beach in the next 16 days are 1.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 11) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 12s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 17) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sun 13th Sep)2ft (0.6m) 14s
Best Surf 8AM (Wed 16th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 17s
Most Powerful 5AM (Fri 11th Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the menu for the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, the start of this stretch is looking pretty flat and uninspiring. The swell is small, the winds are messy, and the waves are just not showing any love. We’re looking at a bit of a dry spell for the first several days, with nothing worth paddling out for. The energy is weak, in the 241-532 range. But hang in there, because things start to shuffle around the middle of the period and we finally get some cleaner conditions, even if the surf stays on the small side.

The first real glimmer of hope shows up on Sunday morning, the 20th. We finally get a bit more life in the water. Torrey Pines State Beach sees a 3ft SW groundswell with period bumping up to 18 seconds, and the energy's kicking up to 826. The wind is light and cross-offshore, which should keep things clean. It's still pretty marginal, but it's the best we’ve seen so far, and the kind of morning that might just be worth a look. Keep your expectations in check though, this isn't a day for heroes.

Then we roll into Monday, the 21st. The swell stays around 3ft to 4ft from the SW with a 17-second period, and the energy is still solid. The wind turns more directly offshore, which is a big plus. It’s still not big, but it could be clean and lined up. Another one of the better options in this window.

For the long range, things settle down again. The last week of the forecast gets smaller and less consistent. The conditions stay clean at times, especially around the 25th and 26th, but the swell just isn't there to get excited about. Think of it as a lull where you're better off doing something else. If you're going to get wet, your best bets are the 20th and the 21st, when there's some potential for a fun little longboard wave.

Remember, this is a long way out and things can change, so keep an eye on it.

Rusty, signing off.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu night, min 21°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 19°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
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Swell
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
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SW
16
1
SW
16
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
0.8
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
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SSW
13
1.1
W
7
1.1
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10
1.2
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8
0.6
SW
18
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16
0.9
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0.9
SSW
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
483
471
360
309
248
208
158
134
130
216
195
192
188
163
157
157
475
339
366
Wind (km/h)
15
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20
SSW
15
SSW
10
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15
SW
15
WSW
5
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15
SSW
15
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10
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20
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Wind State
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High Tide
9:20PM2.20m
10:00AM2.05m
10:03PM2.06m
10:28AM2.09m
10:45PM1.88m
10:55AM2.09m
11:29PM1.68m
11:23AM2.06m
00:17AM1.49m
11:52AM1.99m
1:21AM1.32m
12:26PM1.89m
3:50AM1.22m
Low Tide
3:45AM0.28m
4:00PM0.53m
4:13AM0.43m
4:42PM0.49m
4:39AM0.61m
5:26PM0.51m
5:03AM0.79m
6:13PM0.56m
5:23AM0.96m
7:07PM0.64m
5:35AM1.11m
8:21PM0.72m
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7:00
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Temp °C
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23
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Feels °C
27
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Information about the Torrey Pines State Beach Surf forecast

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