Is today a good day for surfing in San Diego?
Today is not the day.
Not a day for surfing. Light breeze, Force 2, gusting Force 5, 15 °C.
Not today39/100
7-day outlook for surfing in San Diego
Best day looks like Tomorrow at 75/100.
Why this score?
Data from Open-Meteo, and Open-Meteo Marine for waves and sea temperature. Last updated 19:36 UTC.
Surfing in San Diego, month by month
Offshore waves are biggest in January (the day's highest averages 1.3 m) and smallest in July (0.8 m). The sea is warmest in August at 22°C and coldest in February at 15°C. Winds average 12 km/h in March, the windiest month, and 9 km/h in October, the calmest. March is the wettest month, with about 11 days of 1 mm or more; July is the driest, with about 0.
| Month | Offshore wave height (m) | Sea temperature (°C) | Average wind (km/h) | Rainy days (days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1.3 | 15 | 11 | 7 |
| February | 1.2 | 15 | 11 | 6 |
| March | 1.2 | 15 | 12 | 11 |
| April | 1.1 | 16 | 11 | 3 |
| May | 1.0 | 18 | 11 | 1 |
| June | 0.9 | 19 | 11 | 1 |
| July | 0.8 | 21 | 10 | 0 |
| August | 0.8 | 22 | 10 | 1 |
| September | 0.8 | 21 | 10 | 1 |
| October | 0.9 | 19 | 9 | 2 |
| November | 0.9 | 17 | 9 | 3 |
| December | 1.1 | 15 | 9 | 4 |
Averages of daily weather 2020 to 2024 and of waves and sea temperature 2022 to 2024, from ERA5 reanalysis data (about 25 km resolution; waves are measured offshore, not in the surf at the beach). Not a forecast.
About surfing in San Diego
A consistent 18°C climate, 70 miles of Pacific coast, and the closest US city to Baja's surf and diving.
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