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Beacons Surf Forecast

San Diego County, California

Beacons surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2ft
knee to waist high
Swell Period
15.65s
Wind
2mph
E / Gusts 2mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
1.1ft @ 16sSW
Secondary
0.7ft @ 11sSSW
Tertiary
0.4ft @ 13sS
Wind Swell
0.5ft @ 3sW

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Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
SW
Best Wind
E
Season
Fall

Beacons is a mellow beach break located in San Diego County that offers accessible, rolling waves ideal for beginners and intermediate surfers. The sandy bottom provides a forgiving surface and the ENE-facing beach orientation captures most Pacific swells while remaining protected from westerly winds. This spot works best during fall and winter swells when Southern California sees consistent energy, making it a reliable local favorite for progression and fun sessions.

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
16s SW|Calm
Fri, Mar 27Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with calm winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
11s W|Calm
Sat, Mar 28Poor

Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
14s SSW|Calm
Sun, Mar 29Poor

A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with calm winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
5s W|Calm
Mon, Mar 30Poor

Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
12s SSW|Calm

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Beacons Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Beacons?
The current wave height at Beacons is 1-2ft with a 15.65s swell period. Wind is E at 2mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Beacons surf forecast?
Our Beacons forecast uses NOAA GFS and other weather models combined with spot-specific bathymetry to calculate breaking wave heights. Short-range (1-3 day) forecasts are most reliable. Extended forecasts show general trends.