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Beacons Surf Forecast

San Diego County, California

Beacons surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
15.6s
Wind
1mph
ESE / Gusts 1mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
1.2ft @ 16sSW
Secondary
0.7ft @ 11sSSW
Tertiary
0.5ft @ 2sW

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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 calm winds.

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

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

6am9am12pm3pm
14s SSW|Calm
Sat, Mar 28Poor

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

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

First light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on W swell at 4s with barely a breath of wind. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.

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

A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions 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 15.6s swell period. Wind is ESE at 1mph. 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.