San Diego County, California
Best window·Thursday 6AM–9AM·3ft·Fair - Good
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Windansea Beach, San Diego County, California. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Wed, Jun 24: 3–5ft, 18s period, rated Fair. Early morning is your best window — 3-5ft waves on SSW swell at 14s with glassy conditions. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 4mph from the WNW and dropping conditions to poor - fair.
Thu, Jun 25: 3–5ft, 17s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 3-5ft on SSW swell at 16s with gentle WNW breeze. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 9mph from the WNW and dropping conditions to poor - fair.
Fri, Jun 26: 3–4ft, 15s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 3-4ft on SSW swell at 14s with calm winds. Onshore flow builds through the day to 10mph, bringing conditions down to poor - fair.
Sat, Jun 27: 4–6ft, 17s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 3-5ft on W swell at 6s with light SSW winds. Onshore flow builds through the day to 11mph, bringing conditions down to poor - fair.
Sun, Jun 28: 3–5ft, 17s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 3-5ft on WNW swell at 6s with light winds out of the SW. The WSW wind kicks in by afternoon — 11mph and poor - fair by then.
Windansea is one of California's most iconic and historically significant surf spots — a shallow rock reef break in La Jolla producing a long peeling right and a short barreling left. The famous palm-frond surf shack on the beach is a California Historical Landmark. The Windansea Surf Club has a storied reputation for territorial localism dating back decades. Beginners should stay away — the powerful shorebreak hurls riders into shallow rock.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Windansea Beach is 3-4ft with a 16.6s swell period. Wind is WNW at 8mph and conditions are rated Poor - Fair. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Windansea Beach is 3-4ft, produced by a 1.7ft SSW primary swell at 17s, a 1.6ft SSW secondary swell at 14s, a 1ft W wind swell swell at 2s. Breaking wave height is the actual rideable wave size at the shore — calculated from offshore swell data using this spot's coastal bathymetry — not the raw buoy reading.
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Windansea Beach is Thursday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 3ft waves, a 15.6s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Windansea Beach works best with a SW swell and E winds. Offshore winds groom the face of the wave, while onshore winds turn it sloppy. Cross-offshore conditions usually produce the cleanest shape.
Tide plays a big role at Windansea Beach. Mid tide works for most beach breaks, while reef and point breaks often prefer higher or lower stages. Use the tide chart above to line up your session with the swell peak.
Windansea Beach is a reef with a rock bottom, suited to advanced surfers. Windansea is one of California's most iconic and historically significant surf spots — a shallow rock reef break in La Jolla producing a long peeling right and a short barreling left. The famous palm-frond surf shack on the beach is a California Historical Landmark. The Windansea Surf Club has a storied reputation for territorial localism dating back decades. Beginners should stay away — the powerful shorebreak hurls riders into shallow rock.
The prime season at Windansea Beach is winter, when swell direction, wind patterns, and water temps line up most consistently. Outside the peak season you can still score, but you'll need to watch the forecast closely for the right windows.
Common hazards at Windansea Beach include shallow sharp rock reef, extreme localism, powerful shorebreak, sea urchins, heavy crowds. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Windansea 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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
