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The Rock Surf Forecast

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San Diego County, California

The Rock surf spot

Current Conditions

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

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Spot Guide

Break
Reef
Bottom
Rock
Level
Intermediate
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
SSW
Best Wind
NE
Season
Fall

The Rock is a rocky reef break situated along San Diego's southern coastline, offering consistent waves with a northeast-facing exposure that captures Southern Hemisphere swells during fall and winter months. The rocky bottom provides defined wave shape and decent hold during larger swells, making it a solid option for intermediate surfers looking to escape the typical beach break crowds. Named for the prominent rock formations that define the break, this spot rewards knowledge of the tidal windows and local geology for the best waves.

RocksShallow reefSea urchinsLocalism

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Fair

Steady 2-3ft waves on offer on SW swell at 16s — calm winds.

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

Consistent 2-3ft surf through the day on SSW swell at 15s with calm winds.

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

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

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

Steady 2-3ft waves on offer on W swell at 4s — barely a breath of wind.

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

Expect 2-3ft all day on SSW swell at 12s with calm winds — nothing amazing but surfable.

6am9am12pm3pm
12s SSW|Calm

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The Rock Surf Forecast FAQ

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