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Horseshoe Surf Forecast

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San Diego County, California

Horseshoe surf spot

Current Conditions

Fair
Wave Height
2-3ft
knee to waist high
Swell Period
15.7s
Wind
2mph
W / Gusts 3mph
Conditions
Fair
Active Swells
Primary
1.1ft @ 16sSW
Secondary
0.7ft @ 11sSSW
Tertiary
0.6ft @ 3sW

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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

Steady 2-3ft waves on offer on SW swell at 16s — glassy conditions.

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

Expect 2-3ft all day on W swell at 10s with calm winds — nothing amazing but surfable.

6am9am12pm3pm
10s W|Calm
Sat, Mar 28Poor

Get out early for the best of it — 2-3ft waves on SSW swell at 14s and glassy conditions. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.

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

Expect 2-3ft all day on W swell at 4s with glassy conditions — nothing amazing but surfable.

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

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

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 2-3ft with a 15.7s swell period. Wind is W at 2mph. Conditions are rated Fair.
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.