San Diego County, California
Late morning into early afternoon looks best — 2-3ft with 10mph WSW winds.
Late morning into early afternoon looks best — 2-3ft with 10mph WSW winds.
Best window·Monday 6AM–9AM·4-5ft·Good
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.
Thu, Sep 3: 2–3ft, 6s period, rated Poor. Dawn patrol is the move — 2-3ft on W swell at 5s with 9mph WSW winds. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
Fri, Sep 4: 2–3ft, 18s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on SSW swell at 18s with gentle E breeze. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 10mph from the W and dropping conditions to poor.
Sat, Sep 5: 2–3ft, 15s period, rated Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 2-3ft on S swell at 13s with light winds out of the N. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
Sun, Sep 6: 4–5ft, 14s period, rated Good. First light looks cleanest — 3-4+ft on S swell at 14s with glassy conditions. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 8mph from the NW and dropping conditions to fair - good.
Mon, Sep 7: 4–5ft, 13s period, rated Good. Early morning is your best window — 4-5ft waves on SSW swell at 13s with light winds out of the NW. The WNW wind kicks in by afternoon — 10mph and poor - fair by then.
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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 2-3ft with a 5.5s swell period. Wind is WSW at 9mph. Conditions are rated Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Grandview is 2-3ft, produced by a 2.4ft W wind swell swell at 6s, a 2.2ft SSW secondary swell at 10s, a 1.2ft SSW tertiary swell at 18s. 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 Monday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 5ft waves, a 12.7s swell period, and conditions rated Good. 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. 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).
