Surf Forecasts:
Torrey Pines State Beach surf forecast from 17 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 14s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with 397 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 17 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s period with SSW 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 Monday (Aug 17) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m 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 0.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 10s period and expected on Monday (Aug 17) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 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 coming down the line for the next couple of weeks.
To be straight up with you, this is a grim stretch for Torrey Pines State Beach. The opening days are basically a write-off, with tiny, onshore-affected waves and scores that don’t warrant wetting a suit. We’re looking at a solid week of poor conditions right off the bat. The swell energy is actually moderate, sitting around (401) at its best early on, but it’s completely wasted. The wind is mostly on it or cross-on.
The first real glimmer of hope doesn’t come until Thursday the 27th of August in the morning. The stars might finally align with glassy conditions and a light breeze. We’re looking at a small 2 ft swell from the SW with a period of 14 seconds. It’s not going to be huge, but that clean, glassy surface could turn it into a fun little longboard session at this beginner-friendly break. The water temp is doing its normal thing for this time of year.
After that, we slip back into marginal and poor conditions for the rest of the week. Then, hold onto your leashes, because Sunday the 30th of August morning is the real standout. We’ve got absolutely glassy conditions with zero wind. The swell will be a slightly better 3 ft from the SSW with a 15-second period, and the combined energy will be pushing moderate at (433). That’s the morning to be out there, no question, but expect it to be popular – Torrey Pines can get crowded sometimes.
From the start of September, it looks like we’re back to tiny, marginal slop. There’s just not much to get excited about for the paddle surfer in this 16-day window.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 20°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 22°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 367 | 264 | 316 | 232 | 243 | 339 | 382 | 387 | 242 | 239 | 236 | 170 | 156 | 154 | 135 | 90 | 239 | 222 | 224 | 197 | 273 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 1:00PM1.93m | 1:34AM1.37m | 1:40PM1.88m | 3:22AM1.21m | 2:32PM1.82m | 3:46PM1.79m | 8:25AM1.36m | 5:06PM1.82m | 8:27AM1.43m | 6:08PM1.91m | 8:41AM1.49m | 6:55PM2.01m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 7:50PM0.79m | 6:46AM0.96m | 9:14PM0.81m | 7:00AM1.12m | 10:58PM0.76m | 00:18AM0.65m | 10:08AM1.35m | 1:09AM0.54m | 11:57AM1.32m | 1:47AM0.43m | 12:51PM1.24m | 2:18AM0.34m | |||||||||
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 | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — |
 | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:29 | — | — | 7:27 | — | — | 7:25 | — | — | 7:24 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 24 |
Feels °C | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | W 6 | W 6 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 367 | 264 | 316 | 52 | 54 | 339 | 382 | 387 | 242 | 239 | 236 | 170 | 156 | 154 | 135 | 90 | 239 | 222 | 137 | 135 | 273 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | SSW 18 | W 6 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | W 7 | W 6 | WNW 6 | SW 17 | SW 18 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 |
| kJ | 33 | 32 | 56 | 232 | 243 | 51 | 59 | 51 | 37 | 26 | 18 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 77 | 51 | 34 | 32 | 224 | 197 | 199 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 10 | W 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 9 | SW 20 | S 8 | SW 18 | SW 19 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | SW 18 | SSW 16 | W 6 | SSW 15 | SW 19 | SW 19 | WNW 10 | W 10 | W 9 |
| kJ | 8 | 7 | 7 | 114 | 98 | 6 | 16 | 1 | 50 | 57 | 16 | 27 | 81 | 51 | 6 | 42 | 57 | 58 | 32 | 48 | 45 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 34 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 32 | 33 | 0 | 32 | 32 | 0 | 32 | 33 | 0 | 122 | 202 | 0 | 122 | 202 | 0 | 33 | 33 | 0 | 32 | 32 | 0 |
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