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Grandview Surf Forecast, San Diego County, California

San Diego County, California

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Grandview surf spot

Current Conditions

Very Poor
Wave Height
0-1ft
flat to ankle high
Swell Period
14.4s
Wind
11mph
S / Gusts 17mph
Conditions
Very Poor
Active Swells
Primary
1.0ft @ 3sS
Secondary
1.0ft @ 11sSSW
Tertiary
0.7ft @ 14sSW

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Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 310-1ft
Very Poor
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 11-2ft
Very Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with moderate SW wind around 8mph.

6am9am12pm3pm
12s SSW|5-8mph SSE
Thu, Apr 23-4ft
Fair

Rideable all day with 2-3ft waves on WSW swell at 6s and light winds out of the NW.

6am9am12pm3pm
4s W|4-7mph NE
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Forecast Charts

Grandview Surf Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
SSW
Best Wind
E
Season
Fall

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.

Occasional rip currents

Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.

Grandview Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Grandview?
The current wave height at Grandview is 0-1ft with a 14.4s swell period. Wind is S at 11mph. Conditions are rated Very Poor.
How accurate is the Grandview surf forecast?
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.
What is the breaking wave height at Grandview?
The current breaking wave height at Grandview is 0-1ft, produced by a 1ft S primary swell at 3s, a 1ft SSW secondary swell at 11s, a 0.7ft SW tertiary swell at 14s. 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.
When is the best time to surf Grandview?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Grandview is Thursday from 10 AM to 1 PM with 5ft waves, a 12.65s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.