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Scripps Pier/La Jolla Surf Forecast

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San Diego County, California

Scripps Pier/La Jolla surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
15.55s
Wind
0mph
N / Gusts 2mph
Conditions
Poor
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
SSW
Best Wind
E
Season
Fall

Scripps Pier in La Jolla offers accessible beach break waves in a scenic rocky cove setting, with the iconic pier providing a reference point and some protection from larger swells. The sandy bottom and gentle slopes make this a friendly option for learning, though conditions can be inconsistent due to the sheltered nature of the bay. This spot works best during autumn south-southwest swells combined with offshore northwest winds that clean up the face.

RocksPier pilingsVariable currentsCrowded during summer

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with barely a breath of wind.

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

Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with barely a breath of wind.

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

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

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

Dawn patrol is the move — 2-3ft on W swell at 4s with calm winds. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.

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

Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly poor with calm winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
12s SSW|Calm

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Scripps Pier/La Jolla Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Scripps Pier/La Jolla?
The current wave height at Scripps Pier/La Jolla is 1-2ft with a 15.55s swell period. Wind is N at 0mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Scripps Pier/La Jolla surf forecast?
Our Scripps Pier/La Jolla 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.