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Tamarack Surf Forecast

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San Diego County, California

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Tamarack surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
15.6s
Wind
1mph
ESE / Gusts 1mph
Conditions
Poor
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
SSW
Best Wind
NE
Season
Fall

Tamarack is a mellow beach break in San Diego County that offers forgiving, rolling waves perfect for progression and learning new maneuvers. The sandy bottom and ENE-facing orientation make it a reliable spot during southern hemisphere swells and autumn conditions when westerly winds provide clean offshore support. Its accessible beach setting and moderate crowd levels make it an ideal training ground for surfers looking to develop their skills in a relaxed environment.

Swimmers during summerOccasional localism

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with glassy conditions.

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

Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with calm winds.

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 29Poor

First light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on W swell at 4s with calm winds. It gets a bit messier later in the day.

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

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

6am9am12pm3pm
12s SSW|Calm

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Tamarack Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Tamarack?
The current wave height at Tamarack is 1-2ft with a 15.6s swell period. Wind is ESE at 1mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Tamarack surf forecast?
Our Tamarack 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.