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 am 22 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Torrey Pines State Beach sea temperature is
23.2°C
3.4° 

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 23 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 23 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 22 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 496 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 23 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s 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 Wednesday (Sep 23) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. 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 Tuesday (Sep 22) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 14s period and expected on Monday (Sep 28) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Wed 23rd Sep)3ft (0.9m) 16s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 23rd Sep)3ft (0.9m) 16s
Most Powerful 8PM (Tue 22nd Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 22°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
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Friday
25
Saturday
26
Sunday
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Monday
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2
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1
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2
2
1
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
16
1
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
13
1.2
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
13
1
SSW
13
1
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
12
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
1.3
WNW
8
1.2
W
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
416
489
421
395
314
309
293
280
352
472
437
365
201
302
265
258
213
214
206
202
164
Wind (km/h)
10
NW
20
WNW
10
NNW
10
W
10
WSW
0
SW
10
WSW
10
W
5
WSW
10
WNW
10
WNW
5
WSW
5
W
10
W
5
N
10
WNW
5
NNW
10
N
20
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20
W
10
SSW
Wind State
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cross-on
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glassy
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cross
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High Tide
8:12AM1.65m
7:08PM1.97m
8:26AM1.74m
7:46PM2.02m
8:43AM1.84m
8:23PM2.03m
9:02AM1.95m
9:01PM2.00m
9:24AM2.06m
9:40PM1.93m
9:49AM2.15m
10:23PM1.81m
10:17AM2.21m
11:11PM1.66m
Low Tide
1:16PM1.07m
2:00AM0.38m
1:50PM0.92m
2:24AM0.37m
2:24PM0.77m
2:47AM0.40m
2:59PM0.61m
3:11AM0.47m
3:37PM0.48m
3:36AM0.57m
4:17PM0.39m
4:02AM0.70m
5:02PM0.35m
4:28AM0.83m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
21
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24
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25
25
25
22
18
19
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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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