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Mission Beach

Mission Beach · San Diego, United States · Beach break

Local time — · Sunrise 06:19 · Sunset 16:50

Verified data gate

Reading the ocean.

SWELLRADAR is requesting a verified marine run for Mission Beach.

Marine sourceChecking
Synthetic valuesBlocked
RefreshAutomatic
Spot calibratedSpot-calibrated profile

Spot intelligence.

The open beach changes quickly with tide and sand. South Mission Jetty can preserve a cleaner left when a light south wind affects the rest of the beach.

Profile source · Surfline Mission Beach guide
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Profile geometry

Swell axis W · 275°

Offshore wind from E · All levels profile

Wave

Shifting beach peaks + left wedge at South Mission Jetty

Sand beside rock jetty

Swell window

W–NW / SW

0.6–2.3 m offshore ranking band

Clean wind

E offshore · SE to S sheltered near the jetty

Applied to wind scoring

Tide window

Mid tide · low to mid at the jetty

Qualitative timing guidance

Field guide

Read the break.

Character

01

Mission Beach is defined by shifting beach peaks + left wedge at south mission jetty over sand beside rock jetty. The shape can change with swell angle, period and the active section, so the live score should always be paired with a visual check from shore.

Best setup

02

W–NW / SW swell, e offshore · se to s sheltered near the jetty and mid tide · low to mid at the jetty form the profile baseline. SWELLRADAR treats 0.6–2.3 m as a working range, not a guarantee of breaking-wave size.

Lineup read

03

Match the active peak to your ability and leave space for other surfers in the water. Pay particular attention to jetty rocks, closeouts at low tide or larger size, tight take-off zone. Local signs and advice always take priority.

Know before you paddle

Live conditions and local advice always override this profile.

Jetty rocksCloseouts at low tide or larger sizeTight take-off zoneDaytime onshore wind
Optional community layerRecent surfer reportsVoluntary and potentially incomplete. Not used for the forecast or Surf Score.

The break

Beach break

All levels. Works best with W–NW / SW swell.

Timing

E offshore · SE to S sheltered near the jetty

Mid tide · low to mid at the jetty. Re-check local observations and the lineup before you paddle out.

Data note

Model data unavailable

SWELLRADAR withholds numerical conditions, scores and surf windows until a quality-checked marine forecast is available.