San Diego County, California
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at George's for the cleanest windows.
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.
Tue, Jun 30: 1–2ft, 18s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with calm winds. Afternoon breeze fills in to 11mph.
Wed, Jul 1: 1–2ft, 18s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with calm winds. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 10mph.
Thu, Jul 2: 2–2ft, 18s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with barely a breath of wind. Expect the wind to bump up to around 9mph by PM.
Fri, Jul 3: 2–2ft, 18s period, rated Poor. Early morning is your best window — 2ft waves on W swell at 5s with barely a breath of wind. The W wind kicks in by afternoon — 9mph and poor by then.
Sat, Jul 4: 2–2ft, 15s period, rated Poor. First light looks cleanest — 2ft on SSW swell at 15s with glassy conditions. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 10mph from the W and dropping conditions to poor.
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 1ft with a 14.25s swell period. Wind is W at 9mph and 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 1ft, produced by a 1.2ft SSW primary swell at 14s, a 1.1ft W secondary swell at 5s, a 0.7ft S tertiary swell at 10s. 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 Friday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 2ft waves, a 16.5s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. 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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
