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George's Surf Forecast, San Diego County, California

San Diego County, California

Cardiff Reef1-2+ftSeaside Reef1-2ftSan Elijo State Beach0-1ft
George's surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2+ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
14.4s
Wind
7mph
S / Gusts 14mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
1.0ft @ 3sS
Secondary
1.0ft @ 11sSSW
Tertiary
0.7ft @ 14sSW

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Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 311-2ft
Poor
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 11-2ft
Poor

Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with light SW winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
12s SSW|4-8mph SSE
Thu, Apr 22-3ft
Fair

Midday is the call — 2-3ft waves with gentle NE breeze and fair conditions. Morning is a bit bumpy but things clean up by late morning.

6am9am12pm3pm
4s W|4-7mph NE
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George's Surf Spot Guide

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

George's is a welcoming sandy beach break in San Diego County that picks up swell from the south and southwest, making it a reliable option during fall and winter swells. The gentle, rolling waves work well for beginners and intermediate surfers looking to build their skills on forgiving sand bottoms. With its easterly-facing orientation and protected beach setting, this spot offers accessible waves that work best on westerly offshore winds.

Strong currents

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

George's Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for George's?
The current wave height at George's is 1-2+ft with a 14.4s swell period. Wind is S at 7mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the George's surf forecast?
Our George's 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 George's?
The current breaking wave height at George's is 1-2+ft, produced by a 1ft S primary swell at 3s, a 1ft SSW secondary swell at 11s, 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 George's?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf George's is Thursday from 11 AM to 2 PM with 5ft waves, a 12.6s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.