San Diego County, California
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.
Sat, May 16: 3–4ft, 15s period, rated Poor - Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 3-4ft on W swell at 10s with glassy conditions. Onshore flow builds through the day to 10mph, bringing conditions down to poor - fair.
Sun, May 17: 3–4ft, 14s period, rated Poor. Get out early for the best of it — 3-4ft waves on W swell at 9s and moderate SSE wind around 9mph. Onshore flow builds through the day to 14mph, bringing conditions down to poor.
Mon, May 18: 3–4ft, 15s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 4-5ft on WSW swell at 8s with moderate SSE wind around 7mph. The SW wind kicks in by afternoon — 12mph and poor - fair by then.
Tue, May 19: 1–2ft, 15s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with calm winds. Expect the wind to bump up to around 10mph by PM.
Wed, May 20: 1–2ft, 14s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with calm winds. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 9mph.
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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 3-4ft with a 14.7s swell period. Wind is SSW at 4mph and conditions are rated Fair - Good. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at George's is 3-4ft, produced by a 1.6ft W primary swell at 10s, a 1.4ft SSW secondary swell at 15s, a 1.1ft S tertiary swell at 12s. 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 Monday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 4ft waves, a 12.6s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - 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. See the forecast accuracy card above for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
