Surf spot

Torrey Pines State Beach

Forecast conditions and map view for Torrey Pines State Beach 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: 32.9301, -117.2629

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.8	0.8	0.9	0.8	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.9	1	1	0.8	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.4	0.5	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.6	0.5	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5
Wave direction	SW	SSW	SSW	SW	SSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	W	W	W	WNW	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	WNW	WNW	W	WSW	W	W	SW	WNW	W	W	W	SW	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)	11.9	11.4	11.4	11.3	11.7	8.3	7.5	7.4	4.4	4.7	4.9	5.3	5.2	5.2	5	5	5.5	5.7	5.8	5.9	6.2	5.7	5.4	4.8	5.5	6.3	9.9	6.7	6.9	6.8	6.8	9.3	13.2	12.9	13.3	13.4	13.2	12.8	12.8	12.4	11.9	13.5	13.3	13.2	13.1	12.8	12.8	12.2	12.1	11.9	11.8	11.7	11.6	11.3	11.2	11.1
Wave energy (kJ)	155	121	127	134	98	44	38	42	24	29	36	35	39	37	32	35	48	61	65	42	33	27	21	16	17	18	38	26	37	37	35	54	94	104	104	113	116	111	125	118	117	99	95	94	93	83	75	80	79	71	65	63	61	58	57	56
Wind speed (km/h)	9.7	7.2	7.4	13.3	16.2	12.6	9.5	6.5	5.5	5.6	8.3	13.2	17.1	13.7	8.2	6.6	7.8	7.8	8	14.2	16.8	14.4	9.4	8.7	6.9	6.5	5.3	11.2	16.8	13.2	8.3	5.4	4.7	1.8	3.1	10.8	15.2	11.9	8.6	6	4.1	5.6	4.5	11.3	15.2	13.1	9.1	6.5	6	3.9	5.6	11.9	14.1	12.8	7.6	6.2
Wind direction	SCross	SSWCross-on	SSWCross	SWCross-on	SWCross-on	WSWOnshore	WOnshore	WOnshore	WSWOnshore	SWCross-on	SCross	SSWCross-on	SWCross-on	WSWCross-on	WSWOnshore	SWCross-on	SSWCross-on	SSWCross	SCross	SSWCross-on	SWCross-on	SWCross-on	SWCross-on	SWCross-on	SSWCross-on	SCross	SSWCross-on	SWCross-on	WSWCross-on	WSWCross-on	WOnshore	WSWOnshore	WGlassy	WGlassy	WSWGlassy	WSWOnshore	WOnshore	WOnshore	WNWOnshore	WNWOnshore	NWGlassy	NNWCross-on	NNWGlassy	WOnshore	WOnshore	WNWOnshore	NWOnshore	NWCross-on	NNWCross-on	NWGlassy	NWCross-on	WNWOnshore	WNWOnshore	WNWOnshore	WNWOnshore	NWOnshore

Torrey Pines State Beach is a scenic surf spot in San Diego County, just north of La Jolla. It sits below the dramatic cliffs of Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve, giving it a wild, open coastal feel that’s very different from more urban San Diego breaks.

Surf character

Type: Exposed beach break with occasional sandbar-defined peaks
Wave quality: Can be fun and punchy when conditions line up, but it’s often variable
Best conditions: Smaller to medium swells with a clean west or northwest direction, light offshore winds, and favorable sand movement
Skill level: Generally suitable for intermediate surfers, though beginners may also find manageable days depending on size and currents

What to expect

Wave shape: Fast, shifting peaks that can change from day to day
Power: Can get surprisingly strong on larger swell periods
Crowds: Usually moderate, though it can fill up when conditions are good
Hazards: Strong currents, changing sandbars, and occasional shorebreak; pay attention to rip currents and local surf etiquette

Setting

The beach is known for its natural beauty, with long stretches of sand, steep bluffs, and a relatively undeveloped shoreline. It’s a popular spot not only for surfing but also for swimming, walking, and watching sunsets.

Best use case

Torrey Pines is a good option when you want a scenic, uncrowded-feeling beach break that can deliver quality surf without the intensity of some of San Diego’s more famous reef breaks. It rewards patience and the ability to read shifting sandbars.