San Diego County, California
Best window·Thursday 6AM–9AM·3ft·Fair
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at George's, San Diego County, California. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Wed, Jun 24: 3–4ft, 18s period, rated Poor - Fair. Aim for the middle of the day — 3-4ft on SSW swell at 14s with barely a breath of wind. Early on is a little rough — give it until mid-morning to shape up. Sea breeze fills back in by mid-afternoon so get on it early.
Thu, Jun 25: 3–4ft, 17s period, rated Poor. Dawn patrol is the move — 3-4ft on SSW swell at 16s with light NW winds. The W wind kicks in by afternoon — 9mph and poor by then.
Fri, Jun 26: 2–2ft, 15s period, rated Poor - Fair. Early morning is your best window — 2-3ft waves on SSW swell at 14s with barely a breath of wind. The W wind kicks in by afternoon — 10mph and poor by then.
Sat, Jun 27: 2–2ft, 17s period, rated Poor. First light looks cleanest — 2ft on W swell at 6s with 8mph SSW winds. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
Sun, Jun 28: 2–2ft, 17s period, rated Poor. Early morning is your best window — 2ft waves on W swell at 6s with light SW winds. Onshore flow builds through the day to 11mph, bringing conditions down to poor.
George's is a welcoming sandy beach break in San Diego County that picks up swell from the south and southwest, making it a reliable option during fall and winter swells. The gentle, rolling waves work well for beginners and intermediate surfers looking to build their skills on forgiving sand bottoms. With its easterly-facing orientation and protected beach setting, this spot offers accessible waves that work best on westerly offshore winds.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at George's is 2ft with a 16.65s swell period. Wind is WNW at 9mph and conditions are rated Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at George's is 2ft, produced by a 1.8ft SSW primary swell at 17s, a 1.4ft SSW secondary swell at 13s, a 0.9ft W wind swell swell at 2s. Breaking wave height is the actual rideable wave size at the shore — calculated from offshore swell data using this spot's coastal bathymetry — not the raw buoy reading.
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf George's is Thursday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 3ft waves, a 15.65s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
George's works best with a SSW swell and E winds. Offshore winds groom the face of the wave, while onshore winds turn it sloppy. Cross-offshore conditions usually produce the cleanest shape.
Tide plays a big role at George's. Mid tide works for most beach breaks, while reef and point breaks often prefer higher or lower stages. Use the tide chart above to line up your session with the swell peak.
George's is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. George's is a welcoming sandy beach break in San Diego County that picks up swell from the south and southwest, making it a reliable option during fall and winter swells. The gentle, rolling waves work well for beginners and intermediate surfers looking to build their skills on forgiving sand bottoms. With its easterly-facing orientation and protected beach setting, this spot offers accessible waves that work best on westerly offshore winds.
The prime season at George's is fall, when swell direction, wind patterns, and water temps line up most consistently. Outside the peak season you can still score, but you'll need to watch the forecast closely for the right windows.
Common hazards at George's include strong currents. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our George's 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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
