Pacific Beach
Pacific Beach · San Diego, United States · Beach break
Local time
14:00
Sunrise
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Sunset
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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
Falling
+1.1 m · Low 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
12:00–15:00
Epic · 1.6–1.7 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
Pacific 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.
Pacific Beach is often rideable but can close out once long-period energy grows. Mixed northwest and southwest swell is more likely to create separated peaks.
Profile source · Surfline Pacific Beach guideCalibrated geometry
Faces W · 275°
Clean offshore axis E · All levels profile
Wave
Left + right beach peaks around defined sandbars
Sand around Crystal Pier
Swell window
W–NW / SW
0.5–2.0 m profile range
Clean wind
E–NE offshore
Applied to wind scoring
Tide window
Mid to high
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 · falling
+1.1 m
relative to MSL
Gentle fall
-0.13 m/h
Low · 20:00
In 6 hours
2.3 m
Mesotidal
0.43 km/h
Flowing N
Spot tide profile · Calibrated
Mid to high
More water can help the open beach avoid low-tide closeouts, especially away from the pier-shaped banks.
Profile source · Surfline Pacific Beach guideLow
28 Mon · 20:00
-1.1 m
High
29 Tue · 02:00
+1.1 m
Low
29 Tue · 08:00
-1.1 m
High
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
23:00–01:00 · +0.4 m
29 Tue
11:00–13:00 · +0.3 m
29 Tue
23:00–01:00 · +0.1 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
2.2 m
12s · W
Excellent · 96
29 Tue
2.1 m
13s · W
Excellent · 96
30 Wed
2.2 m
11s · W
Excellent · 96
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The break
Beach break
All levels. Works best with W–NW / SW swell.
Timing
E–NE offshore
Mid to high. 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.