San Diego County, California
Best window·Thursday 6AM–9AM·4ft·Fair
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Grandview, 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: 3–5ft, 18s period, rated Fair. First light looks cleanest — 3-5ft on SSW swell at 14s with calm winds. Onshore flow builds through the day to 4mph, bringing conditions down to poor - fair.
Thu, Jun 25: 3–5ft, 17s period, rated Fair. Early morning is your best window — 3-5ft waves on SSW swell at 16s with light NW winds. Onshore flow builds through the day to 8mph, bringing conditions down to poor - fair.
Fri, Jun 26: 3–4ft, 15s period, rated Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 3-4ft on SSW swell at 14s with calm winds. The WSW wind kicks in by afternoon — 10mph and poor - fair by then.
Sat, Jun 27: 3–4ft, 17s period, rated Poor - Fair. Late morning into early afternoon looks best — 3-4ft with 11mph from the SSW. Early on is a little rough — give it until mid-morning to shape up.
Sun, Jun 28: 3–4ft, 17s period, rated Poor. Dawn patrol is the move — 2-3ft on W swell at 6s with moderate SSW wind around 8mph. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
Grandview is a mellow beach break located in the South Bay area of San Diego County, offering consistent, user-friendly waves that peel across a sandy bottom. The break faces ENE and responds best to southern and southwestern swells, making it an ideal spot for beginners and intermediate surfers looking for forgiving conditions. With offshore winds from the west, this sandy beach provides a fun, accessible alternative for learning and practicing fundamental surfing skills.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Grandview is 3-5ft with a 16.65s swell period. Wind is WNW at 8mph and conditions are rated Poor - Fair. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Grandview is 3-5ft, 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 Grandview is Thursday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 4ft waves, a 15.65s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Grandview 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 Grandview. 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.
Grandview is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Grandview is a mellow beach break located in the South Bay area of San Diego County, offering consistent, user-friendly waves that peel across a sandy bottom. The break faces ENE and responds best to southern and southwestern swells, making it an ideal spot for beginners and intermediate surfers looking for forgiving conditions. With offshore winds from the west, this sandy beach provides a fun, accessible alternative for learning and practicing fundamental surfing skills.
The prime season at Grandview 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 Grandview include occasional rip currents. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Grandview 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.
