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Solana Beach Surf Forecast

San Diego County, California

Solana Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Fair
Wave Height
2-3ft
knee to waist high
Swell Period
15.6s
Wind
1mph
WNW / Gusts 2mph
Conditions
Fair
Active Swells
Primary
1.2ft @ 16sSW
Secondary
0.7ft @ 11sSSW
Tertiary
0.5ft @ 2sW

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Spot Guide

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

Solana Beach offers accessible, mellow beach breaks along a scenic North County San Diego coastline with consistent sandbars that work well for progression. The eastward-facing beach captures southwest swells while morning northerly winds typically provide clean conditions, making it an ideal spot for surfers developing their skills. Well-maintained public access and nearby amenities attract a steady stream of locals and visitors seeking uncrowded waves without the intensity of more famous breaks.

Strong currents during winter swellsRocky outcrops at beach edgesOccasional localism

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Fair

Expect 2-3ft all day on SW swell at 16s with barely a breath of wind — nothing amazing but surfable.

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

First light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on SSW swell at 15s with glassy conditions. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.

6am9am12pm3pm
14s SSW|Calm
Sat, Mar 28Poor

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

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

A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
12s SSW|Calm

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Solana Beach Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Solana Beach?
The current wave height at Solana Beach is 2-3ft with a 15.6s swell period. Wind is WNW at 1mph. Conditions are rated Fair.
How accurate is the Solana Beach surf forecast?
Our Solana Beach 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.