Ocean Beach
Ocean Beach · San Diego, United States · Beach break
Local time
13:00
Data source
Preview
Wave height
2.0m
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
+1.0 m · High 14:00
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
Nearby buoy
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
Ocean Beach · <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.
Ocean Beach collects several different setups. The pier, Avalanche and Big Jetty do not share one tide rule; check current water-quality advisories after rain.
Profile source · Surfline Ocean Beach Pier guideCalibrated geometry
Faces W · 275°
Clean offshore axis E · Intermediate profile
Wave
Variable pier peaks + hollow jetty right
Sand with pier and jetty structure
Swell window
W–NW / SW–SSW
0.7–2.7 m profile range
Clean wind
E–NE offshore
Applied to wind scoring
Tide window
Low to mid · section dependent
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
High · rising
+1.0 m
relative to MSL
Gentle rise
+0.17 m/h
High · 14:00
In 1 hour
2.3 m
Mesotidal
0.47 km/h
Flowing N
Spot tide profile · Adaptive
Low to mid · section dependent
The pier, Avalanche and Big Jetty respond differently, so this remains a broad regional-section profile.
Profile source · Surfline Ocean Beach Pier guideHigh
28 Mon · 14:00
+1.1 m
Low
28 Mon · 20:00
-1.1 m
High
29 Tue · 02:00
+1.1 m
Low
29 Tue · 08:00
-1.1 m
Tide sync windows
Best upcoming tide phases for this break
Tide fit only · waves and wind scored separately
29 Tue
05:00–07:00 · -0.4 m
29 Tue
10:00–12:00 · -0.3 m
29 Tue
17:00–19:00 · -0.2 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
2.2 m
13s · W
Excellent · 96
30 Wed
2.2 m
11s · W
Excellent · 96
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The break
Beach break
Intermediate. Works best with W–NW / SW–SSW swell.
Timing
E–NE offshore
Low to mid · section dependent. 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.