San Diego County, California
Best window·Friday 6AM–9AM·3ft·Fair
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.
Tue, Jun 30: 2–3ft, 18s period, rated Poor. Early morning is your best window — 2-3ft waves on SSW swell at 14s with barely a breath of wind. The W wind kicks in by afternoon — 11mph and poor by then.
Wed, Jul 1: 2–3ft, 18s period, rated Poor - Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 2-3ft on SSW swell at 14s with light winds out of the SW. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 9mph from the W and dropping conditions to poor.
Thu, Jul 2: 3–4ft, 18s period, rated Poor - Fair. Pretty quiet out there — 2ft and mostly poor - fair with barely a breath of wind. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 10mph.
Fri, Jul 3: 3–4ft, 18s period, rated Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 3-4ft waves on W swell at 5s and calm winds. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 10mph from the WSW and dropping conditions to poor.
Sat, Jul 4: 2–3ft, 15s period, rated Poor. Early morning is your best window — 2-3ft waves on SSW swell at 15s with barely a breath of wind. The WSW wind kicks in by afternoon — 12mph and poor by then.
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 2ft with a 14.25s swell period. Wind is W at 8mph and conditions are rated Poor - Fair. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Grandview is 2ft, 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 Grandview is Friday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 3ft waves, a 16.5s 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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
