Torrey Pines State Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get this out there. To be straight with you, the next couple of weeks are looking pretty flat and messy for our stretch of coast. We’re talking about a serious run of small, junky surf. Conditions are going to be marginal at best, and for the first several days, there’s just nothing worth paddling out for. It’s a bleak start, but that’s the hand we’ve been dealt.

Looking at the start of the period, from the 8th through the 11th, we’ve got tiny waves with a weak combined energy (411, 300, 311, 316). The swell is mostly from the SSW with a period around 15-17 seconds, but the size is just not there—only about 3 to 3 ft. There’s a bit of a breeze on it, but honestly, even with clean conditions, you’d be struggling to find a rideable lump. It’s a whole lot of nothing.

The 12th and 13th aren't much better. We see the energy dip and the wind starts going cross-on, which is going to chop up what little texture there is. Still looking at 2 ft to 3 ft surf. You’d be better off doing anything else.

Now, there is a slight glimmer on the 14th. The morning shows a jump in energy to 509, with a longer period swell of 18 seconds from the SSW. The wind is light, almost nothing, which is a big plus. We’re still only talking 2 ft, so it’s not going to be epic, but with that long period and clean conditions, it might just be the most surfable it’s been all week. Still, it’s a marginal call.

The 15th sees the swell bump up a touch more, hitting 4 ft in the afternoon, and the energy is climbing (655, 700). But the wind swings cross-on and it’s going to be a bit of a mess. There’s more push, but the quality drops right off. It’s a trade-off.

From the 16th through the end of the period, we’re looking at a persistent pattern of small, weak surf. The energy stays moderate, but the swell height hovers around 3 ft to 4 ft. The period drops back down to 13-16 seconds, and the wind is mostly cross-on or onshore. It’s a whole lot of close-outs and knee-high slop. The 17th morning has a bit of energy (501) and light wind, but it’s still a marginal one-star day at best.

Honestly, for the whole 16-day window, there isn’t a standout. The best bet, if you’re desperate, is the morning of the 14th. That’s got the cleanest conditions and the longest period swell, even if it’s small. After that, it just turns into a waiting game. The combined energy is moderate, but the quality is poor. The forecast can always change, but as it stands, this is a stretch where you might want to find a new hobby.

Keep an eye on the charts, but don’t hold your breath.

Rusty

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