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San Diego · beach break
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Consistent beach break peaks near the pier, with a laid-back OB crowd.
Waist-high, short-period and a bit bumpy — surfable for intermediates.
🌅 Best window today: 7:00-9:00 AM — light wind, ~0 mph
📈 Building toward the biggest swell Tuesday (~4-5 ft), up from today's ~3-4 ft.
⚠ Active advisories
Coastal Flood Advisory: Coastal Flood Advisory issued July 27 at 9:11PM PDT until August 1 at 3:00AM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
Beach Hazards Statement: Beach Hazards Statement issued July 27 at 9:11PM PDT until July 29 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
High Surf Advisory: High Surf Advisory issued July 27 at 9:11PM PDT until August 1 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
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Swell
3.6 ft
@ 8s · 76.5°F water
Buoy: SCRIPPS Nearshore, CA (201)
Tide
- Low 3:28 AM (-0.3 ft)
- High 9:55 AM (3.8 ft)
- Low 2:27 PM (2.4 ft)
- High 8:43 PM (6.0 ft)
Station: Quivira Basin, Mission Bay
Weather
69°F
Mostly Cloudy
Wind 0 to 5 mph S
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