Tamarack Surf Forecast, San Diego County, California
LiveSan Diego County, California
Current Conditions
Very PoorWave Height
0-1ft
flat to ankle high
Swell Period
14.4s
Wind
9mph
S / Gusts 16mph
Conditions
Very Poor
Active Swells
Primary
1.0ft @ 3sS
Secondary
1.0ft @ 11sSSW
Tertiary
0.7ft @ 14sSW
Nearby Webcams
Daily Forecast
3 of 5 daysTue, Mar 310-1ft
Very Poor6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 10-1ft
Very PoorNot the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with moderate SW wind around 7mph.
6am9am12pm3pm
12s SSW|4-7mph SSE
Thu, Apr 21-2ft
PoorSlim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with light NNW winds.
6am9am12pm3pm
4s W|3-7mph E
Forecast Charts
Tamarack Surf Spot Guide
Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
SSW
Best Wind
NE
Season
Fall
Tamarack is a mellow beach break in San Diego County that offers forgiving, rolling waves perfect for progression and learning new maneuvers. The sandy bottom and ENE-facing orientation make it a reliable spot during southern hemisphere swells and autumn conditions when westerly winds provide clean offshore support. Its accessible beach setting and moderate crowd levels make it an ideal training ground for surfers looking to develop their skills in a relaxed environment.
Swimmers during summerOccasional localism
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
Tamarack Surf Forecast FAQ
What is the current surf forecast for Tamarack?
The current wave height at Tamarack is 0-1ft with a 14.4s swell period. Wind is S at 9mph. Conditions are rated Very Poor.
How accurate is the Tamarack surf forecast?
Our Tamarack 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 Tamarack?
The current breaking wave height at Tamarack 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 Tamarack?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Tamarack is Thursday from 10 AM to 1 PM with 2ft waves, a 12.65s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.