Surf spot

Marine Street (shorebreak)

Forecast conditions and map view for Marine Street (shorebreak) in USA, California, San Diego County. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: USA, California, San Diego County
Coordinates: 32.8369, -117.2809

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.7	0.7	0.5	0.8	0.8	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	1	0.9	0.9	1.1	1.1	1	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.7	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.5
Wave direction	SSW	SSW	SSW	SW	S	W	W	WSW	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	WNW	WNW	W	W	W	WNW	WNW	WNW	WSW	W	W	W	WNW	W	W	W	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW
Wave period (s)	11.8	11.6	11.4	11.6	9.6	5.7	5.5	10	4.5	4.5	4.8	5	5.2	5.3	5.5	5.5	5.6	5.7	5.7	5.7	6.1	6.1	6.1	5.3	5.2	5.3	8	6.7	6.2	6	5.9	13.3	13.1	12.8	13	13.6	13.6	13.4	12.8	12.7	12.4	12.2	12.1	11.7	11.7	11.4	11.3	11.4	12	11.8	11.7	11.6	11.4	11.1	11	10.8
Wave energy (kJ)	162	155	144	117	61	28	26	54	23	28	36	39	44	48	57	51	53	83	79	66	43	39	36	26	26	24	49	41	46	41	34	112	115	126	122	124	132	138	144	141	142	138	143	134	133	135	131	113	97	94	92	90	82	82	76	64
Wind speed (km/h)	8	5.6	8.3	14.5	14.5	12.1	8.8	6.5	6.6	6.8	7.3	12.4	15.1	12.3	7.6	5.9	6.8	8.6	9.4	14.6	16.1	13.8	9.3	8.4	8.3	6.8	3.7	11.8	14.6	11.8	7.7	5.4	4.7	4.2	3.3	9.5	15.1	12.6	9.4	9.2	7.2	6.1	5.9	10.5	16.9	15.1	11.5	10.1	8.3	8.7	8.1	12	16.6	11.8	10.5	7.9
Wind direction	SCross-on	SSWOnshore	SCross-on	SSWOnshore	SWOnshore	WSWOnshore	WCross-on	WCross-on	WCross-on	WSWOnshore	SCross-on	SSWOnshore	SWOnshore	WSWOnshore	WSWOnshore	SWOnshore	SSWOnshore	SSWOnshore	SCross-on	SSWOnshore	SWOnshore	SWOnshore	SWOnshore	SCross-on	SCross-on	SSWOnshore	SGlassy	SWOnshore	SWOnshore	SWOnshore	WSWOnshore	WCross-on	WGlassy	WNWGlassy	WGlassy	WCross-on	WCross-on	WNWCross-on	WNWCross	NWCross	NWCross	NWCross	NWCross	WNWCross-on	WNWCross-on	WNWCross-on	NWCross	NWCross	NWCross	NWCross	NNWCross	WNWCross	WNWCross-on	WNWCross	NWCross	NWCross

Marine Street (shorebreak) is a famed, heavy beachbreak in La Jolla, San Diego County, California. It’s known for fast, hollow, shallow shorebreak that can produce powerful barrels close to the sand, especially on the right swell and tide. The wave is typically punchy and intense, with a reputation for being one of the most dangerous surf spots in San Diego because of its force, steep takeoffs, and proximity to the beach.

What it’s like

Wave type: Shallow sand-bottom shorebreak
Best for: Experienced surfers, bodyboarders, and skilled shorebreak riders
Primary appeal: Short, explosive waves with barrel potential
Hazards: Heavy wipeouts, shallow water, strong impact on sand, and frequent injuries

Conditions

Swell: Works best with solid South or Southwest swell
Wind: Offshore or light winds improve shape
Tide: Often best around mid to lower tide, though conditions vary and can get extremely shallow
Consistency: Can be very good when the sandbars line up, but it’s highly changeable

Crowd and vibe

Marine Street is a well-known local spot with a serious reputation. On big or clean days, it can attract accomplished surfers and bodyboarders looking for challenging shorebreak. It’s not a beginner-friendly wave.

Overall

Marine Street is a high-risk, high-reward surf break: when it’s on, it delivers powerful, critical shorebreak barrels, but it demands respect and good judgment.