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Horseshoe Surf Forecast

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San Diego County, California

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Horseshoe surf spot

Current Conditions

Fair - Good
Wave Height
3-4ft
waist to chest high
Swell Period
15.55s
Wind
0mph
N / Gusts 2mph
Conditions
Fair - Good
Active Swells
Primary
1.1ft @ 16sSW
Secondary
0.7ft @ 11sSSW
Tertiary
0.5ft @ 7sW

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Spot Guide

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

Horseshoe is a welcoming beach break located in central San Diego County that works best during fall and winter swells when west-facing coastlines receive consistent energy. The sandy bottom provides forgiving conditions for learning surfers, with peeling waves that break across a natural crescent-shaped bay that gives the spot its name. This is an accessible, approachable break perfect for building skills in a relaxed environment.

Localism

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Fair - Good

Rideable all day with 3-4ft waves on SW swell at 16s and barely a breath of wind.

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

Consistent 2-3ft surf through the day on W swell at 10s with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
12s WSW|Calm
Sat, Mar 28Fair

Consistent 2-3ft surf through the day on SSW swell at 14s with glassy conditions.

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

Rideable all day with 2-3ft waves on W swell at 4s and barely a breath of wind.

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

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

6am9am12pm3pm
12s SSW|Calm

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Horseshoe Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Horseshoe?
The current wave height at Horseshoe is 3-4ft with a 15.55s swell period. Wind is N at 0mph. Conditions are rated Fair - Good.
How accurate is the Horseshoe surf forecast?
Our Horseshoe 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.