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Beacons Surf Forecast, San Diego County, California

San Diego County, California

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Beacons surf spot

Current Conditions

Very Poor
Wave Height
0-1ft
flat to ankle high
Swell Period
14.4s
Wind
8mph
WSW / Gusts 11mph
Conditions
Very Poor
Active Swells
Primary
1.0ft @ 11sSSW
Secondary
0.7ft @ 3sS
Tertiary
0.7ft @ 14sSW

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Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 310-1ft
Very Poor

Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with light winds out of the S.

6am9am12pm3pm
12s SSW|6mph S
Wed, Apr 10-1ft
Very Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with light S winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
11s SSW|5-6mph NW
Thu, Apr 22-3ft
Poor

Afternoon is the play — morning is only poor at 1-2ft. Things come together by the afternoon with 2-3ft at fair.

6am9am12pm3pm
6s W|2-5mph E
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Sat
3ft
Swell building Fri, Apr 3Fair

12s period — conditions are improving beyond your forecast

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Forecast Charts

Beacons Surf Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
SW
Best Wind
E
Season
Fall

Beacons is a mellow beach break located in San Diego County that offers accessible, rolling waves ideal for beginners and intermediate surfers. The sandy bottom provides a forgiving surface and the ENE-facing beach orientation captures most Pacific swells while remaining protected from westerly winds. This spot works best during fall and winter swells when Southern California sees consistent energy, making it a reliable local favorite for progression and fun sessions.

Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.

Beacons Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Beacons?
The current wave height at Beacons is 0-1ft with a 14.4s swell period. Wind is WSW at 8mph. Conditions are rated Very Poor.
How accurate is the Beacons surf forecast?
Our Beacons forecast uses NOAA GFS and other weather models combined with spot-specific bathymetry to calculate breaking wave heights. Short-range (1-3 day) forecasts are most reliable. Extended forecasts show general trends.
What is the breaking wave height at Beacons?
The current breaking wave height at Beacons is 0-1ft, produced by a 1ft SSW primary swell at 11s, a 0.7ft S secondary swell at 3s, a 0.7ft SW tertiary swell at 14s. Breaking wave height is the actual rideable wave size at the shore — calculated from offshore swell data using this spot's coastal bathymetry — not the raw buoy reading.
When is the best time to surf Beacons?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Beacons is Thursday from 8 AM to 11 AM with 3ft waves, a 12.65s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.