San Diego County, California
Get out early for the best of it — 1-2ft waves on W swell at 5s and light winds out of the WSW.
Get out early for the best of it — 1-2ft waves on W swell at 5s and light winds out of the WSW.
Best window·Sunday 6AM–9AM·3-4ft·Good
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at George's, San Diego County, California. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Thu, Sep 3: 1–2ft, 6s period, rated Very Poor. Early morning is your best window — 1-2ft waves on W swell at 5s with gentle WSW breeze. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 11mph from the W and dropping conditions to very poor.
Fri, Sep 4: 1–2ft, 18s period, rated Poor. Get out early for the best of it — 1-2ft waves on SSW swell at 17s and moderate E wind around 7mph. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
Sat, Sep 5: 2–3ft, 15s period, rated Poor - Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 1-2ft on S swell at 13s with light winds out of the N. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 10mph from the NW and dropping conditions to poor - fair.
Sun, Sep 6: 3–4ft, 14s period, rated Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 3-4ft on S swell at 14s with light winds out of the NNW. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
Mon, Sep 7: 3–4ft, 13s period, rated Fair - Good. Dawn patrol is the move — 3-4ft on SSW swell at 13s with gentle NNW breeze. Onshore flow builds through the day to 10mph, bringing conditions down to poor - fair.
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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.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at George's is 1-2ft with a 5.5s swell period. Wind is ENE at 2mph. Conditions are rated Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at George's is 1-2ft, produced by a 2.2ft W wind swell swell at 6s, a 2.1ft SSW secondary swell at 11s, a 1.2ft SW tertiary swell at 16s. 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.
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf George's is Sunday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 3ft waves, a 14s swell period, and conditions rated Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
George's works best with a SSW swell and E winds. Offshore winds groom the face of the wave, while onshore winds turn it sloppy. Cross-offshore conditions usually produce the cleanest shape.
Tide plays a big role at George's. Mid tide works for most beach breaks, while reef and point breaks often prefer higher or lower stages. Use the tide chart above to line up your session with the swell peak.
George's is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. 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.
The prime season at George's is fall, when swell direction, wind patterns, and water temps line up most consistently. Outside the peak season you can still score, but you'll need to watch the forecast closely for the right windows.
Common hazards at George's include strong currents. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
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. We also verify our offshore swell predictions against NOAA buoy measurements daily — see our accuracy page for those swell-verification metrics (buoys measure open-water swell, not breaking surf size).
