Torrey Pines State Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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.

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