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Solana Beach Surf Forecast, San Diego County, California

San Diego County, California

North Del Mar1-2ftSeaside Reef1-2ftGeorge's1-2+ft
Solana Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Very Poor
Wave Height
0-1ft
flat to ankle high
Swell Period
14.4s
Wind
7mph
S / Gusts 14mph
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 311-2ft
Poor
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 11-2ft
Poor

Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and poor conditions with gentle SW breeze.

6am9am12pm3pm
12s SSW|4-8mph SSE
Thu, Apr 22-3ft
Poor

A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with light winds out of the NW.

6am9am12pm3pm
4s W|4-7mph NE
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Sat
3ft
Swell building Fri, Apr 3Fair

8s period — conditions are improving beyond your forecast

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Forecast Charts

Solana Beach Surf Spot Guide

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

Solana Beach offers accessible, mellow beach breaks along a scenic North County San Diego coastline with consistent sandbars that work well for progression. The eastward-facing beach captures southwest swells while morning northerly winds typically provide clean conditions, making it an ideal spot for surfers developing their skills. Well-maintained public access and nearby amenities attract a steady stream of locals and visitors seeking uncrowded waves without the intensity of more famous breaks.

Strong currents during winter swellsRocky outcrops at beach edgesOccasional localism

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

Solana Beach Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Solana Beach?
The current wave height at Solana Beach is 0-1ft with a 14.4s swell period. Wind is S at 7mph. Conditions are rated Very Poor.
How accurate is the Solana Beach surf forecast?
Our Solana Beach 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 Solana Beach?
The current breaking wave height at Solana Beach 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 Solana Beach?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Solana Beach is Thursday from 11 AM to 2 PM with 3ft waves, a 12.6s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.