Surf spot

North Torrey Pines

Forecast conditions and map view for North Torrey Pines 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: 32.9359, -117.2629

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Wave height (m)	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.7	0.8	0.7	0.6	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.8	0.8	0.9	0.9	0.9	1	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.9	1	1	0.9	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.6	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5
Wave direction	SSW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	WSW	WSW	WSW	W	W	W	WNW	WNW	W	W	W	WNW	W	W	W	W	WNW	WNW	WNW	WSW	W	W	WNW	WNW	W	W	W	SW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW
Wave period (s)	13.2	12.3	12.2	12	12.2	12.3	12	11.8	11.6	11.6	11.5	11.4	8	7.3	7.7	4.3	4.5	4.8	5.3	5.5	5.4	5.5	5.5	5.8	5.8	6	5.8	5.9	6.3	6.2	5.8	5	6	6.3	7.4	6.8	6	6.5	6.8	9.9	13.4	13.5	13.8	13.3	13.2	13	12.8	12.5	12.3	13.1	13.3	13.1	12.9	12.8	12.7	10.4
Wave energy (kJ)	133	116	106	111	121	156	175	121	110	140	137	135	55	44	45	23	29	40	46	50	54	50	41	41	55	68	69	54	41	38	26	18	22	21	25	29	31	37	38	58	90	99	95	96	102	106	102	105	101	93	88	86	83	75	74	50
Wind speed (km/h)	11.7	10.4	10.4	17.1	19	15.3	11.1	10.5	9.4	7.8	7.1	13.5	16	13.9	8.3	7.3	6.4	9	8.3	15	16.8	15	11	9.5	10.6	10.1	9.9	14.2	18.9	14.5	9.7	8.4	7	5.1	6.1	11.5	16.5	12.3	8.8	6.1	3.8	3.3	2.6	10.4	16.2	11.9	8.3	6.2	5	3.9	3.8	10.5	14.8	12.8	9.5	5.1
Wind direction	SCross	SCross	SCross	SSWCross-on	SSWCross-on	SSWCross-on	SSWCross	SCross	SCross	SSWCross-on	SSWCross-on	SWCross-on	WSWOnshore	WSWOnshore	WOnshore	WSWOnshore	SSWCross-on	SSWCross-on	SCross	SCross	SWCross-on	SWCross-on	SSWCross-on	SCross	SCross	SCross	SCross	SSWCross-on	SWCross-on	SWCross-on	SWCross-on	SCross	SWCross-on	SCross	SCross	SWCross-on	WSWOnshore	WSWOnshore	WSWOnshore	WSWOnshore	WSWGlassy	WNWGlassy	WNWGlassy	WSWOnshore	WOnshore	WOnshore	WNWOnshore	NWCross-on	WNWOnshore	WNWGlassy	WNWGlassy	WOnshore	WOnshore	WOnshore	WNWOnshore	WOnshore

North Torrey Pines is a well-known surf spot on the northern stretch of Torrey Pines State Beach in San Diego County, California. It’s a classic Southern California beach break with a scenic backdrop of sandstone cliffs, the Torrey Pines bluffs, and the nearby reserve.

Surf character

Type: Mostly a beach break
Wave quality: Can be fun and peaky, especially with the right swell and sandbars
Best conditions: Typically works best with clean to lightly textured conditions and a west to northwest swell
Bottom: Sand, so the peaks can shift over time
Crowds: Can get busy, especially when conditions are good

Conditions and access

Wind: Offshore winds from the east/northeast can help clean up the waves
Tide: Often sensitive to tide, with different sections working better at different tide levels depending on sandbar setup
Access: Reachable from Torrey Pines State Beach with parking and trail access nearby, though exact entry points may vary

What it’s like to surf

North Torrey Pines is generally suitable for beginner to intermediate surfers on smaller days, while larger swells can create more powerful and challenging surf. Because it’s a beach break, the waves can be punchy and a bit inconsistent, but that also means it can produce good shortboard sections when conditions line up.

Vibe

The area is known for its natural beauty and iconic coastline. Surfing here often feels more scenic than urban, with views of the cliffs and preserve making it one of the more picturesque breaks in San Diego.