San Diego County, California
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Grandview, 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. First light looks cleanest — 3-4ft on SSW swell at 13s with gentle S breeze. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 10mph from the WSW and dropping conditions to poor - fair.
Sun, May 17: 3–4ft, 14s period, rated Poor. First light looks cleanest — 3-4ft on W swell at 8s with 11mph SSE winds. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
Mon, May 18: 3–4ft, 13s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 3-4ft on WSW swell at 8s with 8mph from the SSE. Onshore flow builds through the day to 12mph, bringing conditions down to poor - fair.
Tue, May 19: 1–2ft, 15s period, rated Poor. Dawn patrol is the move — 2-3ft on WSW swell at 7s with glassy conditions. Onshore flow builds through the day to 11mph, bringing conditions down to poor.
Wed, May 20: 1–2ft, 14s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with calm winds. Afternoon breeze fills in to 10mph.
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Grandview is a mellow beach break located in the South Bay area of San Diego County, offering consistent, user-friendly waves that peel across a sandy bottom. The break faces ENE and responds best to southern and southwestern swells, making it an ideal spot for beginners and intermediate surfers looking for forgiving conditions. With offshore winds from the west, this sandy beach provides a fun, accessible alternative for learning and practicing fundamental surfing skills.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Grandview is 2-3+ft with a 15.2s swell period. Wind is SSW at 5mph and conditions are rated Fair. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Grandview is 2-3+ft, produced by a 1.7ft SSW primary swell at 13s, a 1.4ft W secondary swell at 10s, a 0.7ft SSW 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 Grandview is Sunday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 4ft waves, a 13.65s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Grandview 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 Grandview. 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.
Grandview is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Grandview is a mellow beach break located in the South Bay area of San Diego County, offering consistent, user-friendly waves that peel across a sandy bottom. The break faces ENE and responds best to southern and southwestern swells, making it an ideal spot for beginners and intermediate surfers looking for forgiving conditions. With offshore winds from the west, this sandy beach provides a fun, accessible alternative for learning and practicing fundamental surfing skills.
The prime season at Grandview 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 Grandview include occasional rip currents. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Grandview 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.
