La Jolla Shores
La Jolla · San Diego, United States · Beach break
Local time
14:00
Sunrise
06:42
Sunset
18:39
Data source
Preview
Wave height
2.1m
Excellent · 96/100Primary swell
1.7 m
12s · W
Wind
3 km/h
Offshore · E
Sea
18.2°C
3/2 mm suit
Tide
Rising
-1.1 m · High 20:00
Forecast integrity.
Every recommendation carries its source state, model coverage and sampling context.
Model agreement
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Comparison unavailable
Cross-model consensus
The primary forecast remains available without a cross-model signal.
Wave spread
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Period spread
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Horizon
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Marine
Deterministic preview guidance
Wind & weather
Deterministic preview guidance
Tide context
Modelled preview phase
Ocean station
Independent observation used when a suitable station is available.
Cleaner signal needed
WAIT
Hold for a fresher or better-aligned window.
Why this call.
A conservative read of forecast quality, independent observations, model spread and the exact break profile.
Best window
17:00–20:00
Epic · 1.4–1.4 m · ideal tide fit
Model agreement
Comparison pending
A single-model forecast is available without a cross-check.
Observed ocean
Checking nearby stations
Looking for an independent real-ocean signal.
Break profile
Spot calibrated
La Jolla Shores · <1 km model sample · 45% coverage
Higher bars mean a cleaner model signal
San Diego · Live coast intelligence
Forecast meets the real coast.
Spot intelligence.
A forgiving learning zone when small, but still capable of hollow winter peaks. Early sessions reduce board traffic and give the cleanest read of the banks.
Profile source · Surfline La Jolla Shores guideCalibrated geometry
Faces W · 280°
Clean offshore axis E · All levels profile
Wave
Soft to peaky left + right sandbars
Sand
Swell window
W–WNW
0.4–1.9 m profile range
Clean wind
E–SE offshore · light S can stay workable
Applied to wind scoring
Tide window
Mid tide · incoming preferred
Profile-aware timing
Know before you paddle
Live conditions and local advice always override this profile.
Hourly forecast
The next 48 hours
Tide intelligence
Read the water.
Tide phase, speed and range interpreted through this break's own profile, with offshore-current context and buoy verification.
Water level now
Low · rising
-1.1 m
relative to MSL
Gentle rise
+0.09 m/h
High · 20:00
In 6 hours
2.3 m
Mesotidal
0.35 km/h
Flowing N
Spot tide profile · Calibrated
Mid tide · incoming
The Shores is less tide sensitive than nearby beaches, with a moving middle stage the most dependable baseline.
Profile source · Surfline La Jolla Shores guideHigh
28 Mon · 20:00
+1.1 m
Low
29 Tue · 02:00
-1.1 m
High
29 Tue · 09:00
+1.1 m
Low
29 Tue · 15:00
-1.1 m
Tide sync windows
Best upcoming tide phases for this break
Tide fit only · waves and wind scored separately
28 Mon
16:00–18:00 · -0.1 m
29 Tue
17:00–19:00 · +0.1 m
30 Wed
05:00–07:00 · -0.0 m
Tides and currents use the Météo-France global ocean model via Open-Meteo at roughly 8 km resolution. Sea level includes tide and atmospheric effects and is referenced to global mean sea level, not a local chart datum. Coastal accuracy is limited; never use this for navigation.
7-day outlook
Pick your day.
Model: SWELLRADAR preview model
Today
2.3 m
12s · W
Excellent · 96
29 Tue
2.1 m
13s · W
Excellent · 96
30 Wed
2.3 m
11s · W
Excellent · 96
Nearby decision radar
Stay here—or move?
The break
Beach break
All levels. Works best with W–WNW swell.
Timing
E–SE offshore · light S can stay workable
Mid tide · incoming preferred. Re-check local observations and the lineup before you paddle out.
Data note
Fallback preview
Wave guidance, tide phase and offshore currents are modelled unless a nearby buoy observation is shown.