Prévisions de Surf et Surf Report pour St Tugen (2024)

FAQs

How big is the surf in San Diego today? ›

A surf report essentially summarises the present-day wave conditions, utilising oceanography/weather-based charts, graphs, and other factors to provide an overview of how the waves are breaking.

Wave height on Magicseaweed tells you the what height wave to expect at the beach. Swell Period tells you how powerful the waves will be and affects the size. Generally surfable conditions are 9 seconds + (for the UK). Look for no wind or light wind on the forecast that's preferably offshore!

La Jolla Shores is one of San Diego's best and most popular beaches. Somewhat protected from the prevailing southwest wind, it's a safe, gentle spot to learn or enjoy surfing.

HALF MOON BAY, Calif.

– The shape of the California coastline, in combination with a rock formation about 20 miles south of San Francisco, can lead to surf reaching nearly 60 feet high that's known by locals as the Maverick waves.

The higher the wave period, the more energy in the swell and so the larger the wave and more often than not this results in better quality waves for surfing. Wave period can be measured from trough to trough or from the crest of one wave to the next.

The best time of day to surf is generally in the early morning (around sunrise) and in the late evening (around sunset) when there is swell in the water.

This happens when different storms in different locations of the ocean are generating swells that will arrive in a particular location. To make it simple: the primary swell is swell with more potential to reach the coast and the secondary swell is swell with the second most potential to reach the coast.

San Diego is still producing legendary surf lore with acclaimed surfers such as Rob Machado, Skip Frye, Mike Hynson, Debbie Beacham, Joel Tudor, Rusty Preisendorfer and Taylor Knox calling San Diego home. To learn more about the history of San Diego surfing visit the California Surf Museum in Oceanside.

Where are the biggest waves in San Diego? ›

For beginners, it's crucial to start with small to medium-sized waves. These waves typically range from 1 to 4 feet in height and are ideal for practising on a soft foam surfboard, improving wave-catching skills. Smaller waves are less intimidating and pose less risk to surfers who are just starting.

Likewise, the swell is classed as low when it is less than 2.0 metres in height, moderate when it is between 2.0 and 4.0 metres in height, and heavy when it is more than 4.0 metres. Swell may even be moving in a different direction to the prevailing wind.

The current surf forecast for La Jolla Cove at 4AM is: 2ft 17s primary swell from a Southwest direction and 3ft 7s secondary swell from a West direction (forecast issued at 10:00pm September 12).

The surf forecast is 2-3 ft and light sideshore texture right now for Del Mar, CA.

The surf forecast is 2-3+ ft and slightly choppy right now for Pacific Beach, CA.

Black's Beach

Black's Beach is one of the most challenging San Diego surf spots. For this reason, it is recommended for experienced surfers. La Jolla Submarine Canyon funnels into this beach, creating exciting swells due to favorable winds and water movement.