Scripps Pier/La Jolla Surf Forecast, San Diego County, California

Live

San Diego County, California

Torrey Pines/Blacks Beach1-2ft Horseshoe1-2ft Windansea Beach1-2ft

Current Conditions

Very Poor

Wave Height

0-1ft

flat to ankle high

Swell Period

14.35s

Wind

8mph

SSW / Gusts 14mph

Conditions

Very Poor

Active Swells

Primary

1.0ft @ 3sS

Secondary

0.8ft @ 11sSSW

Tertiary

0.7ft @ 14sSW

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Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days

Tue, Mar 311-2ft

Poor

6am9am12pm3pm

Wed, Apr 11-2ft

Poor

Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and poor conditions with light winds out of the S.

6am9am12pm3pm

10s SSW|6-8mph WSW

Thu, Apr 22-3ft

Poor - Fair

Late morning into early afternoon looks best — 2-3ft with moderate NW wind around 10mph. Morning is a bit bumpy but things clean up by late morning.

6am9am12pm3pm

8s WSW|10-11mph NW

Sat

3ft

Swell building Fri, Apr 3Fair

8s period — conditions are improving beyond your forecast

Forecast Charts

Scripps Pier/La Jolla Surf Spot Guide

Break

Beach

Bottom

Sand

Level

Beginner

Crowd

Moderate

Best Swell

SSW

Best Wind

Season

Fall

Scripps Pier in La Jolla offers accessible beach break waves in a scenic rocky cove setting, with the iconic pier providing a reference point and some protection from larger swells. The sandy bottom and gentle slopes make this a friendly option for learning, though conditions can be inconsistent due to the sheltered nature of the bay. This spot works best during autumn south-southwest swells combined with offshore northwest winds that clean up the face.

RocksPier pilingsVariable currentsCrowded during summer

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

Scripps Pier/La Jolla Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Scripps Pier/La Jolla?

The current wave height at Scripps Pier/La Jolla is 0-1ft with a 14.35s swell period. Wind is SSW at 8mph. Conditions are rated Very Poor.

How accurate is the Scripps Pier/La Jolla surf forecast?

Our Scripps Pier/La Jolla 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 Scripps Pier/La Jolla?

The current breaking wave height at Scripps Pier/La Jolla is 0-1ft, produced by a 1ft S primary swell at 3s, a 0.8ft 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 Scripps Pier/La Jolla?

Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Scripps Pier/La Jolla is Friday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 3ft waves, a 7s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.