Best Pacific Beach surf window today: tide and conditions
Pacific Beach's best surf window today is 5:30 PM-6:30 PM, with rising tide, 17 mph wind, and 9.7 ft swell; tide in range, good swell angle. Seabrook (Pacific Beach area) is the top pick at 12.1 ft.
Live surf planning
Plan around the live conditions
Best time to surf Pacific Beach this week
November rates 85/100 for Pacific Beach. 1 of 1 local beaches are in peak season; October is the historical peak if this week's surf report looks marginal.
Match the surf report
Now: rising tide, 17 mph wind, and 9.7 ft swell. Confirm them in the live surf report first.
Seasonal pattern in November
November
1 of 1 beaches are in peak season right now. Expect 5-10 ft waves and 50°F water. Peak month: October.
Surf Score by Month
Score reflects overall surf quality each month — combining peak season activity, water temperature, and crowd levels.
Monthly Breakdown
January
Big storms, hardcore sessions
February
Consistent large swells
March
Late winter energy
April
Spring transitions
May
Smaller days, longer daylight
June
Summer starts, glassy mornings
July
Small clean summer surf
August
Warmest water, small swells
September
PeakFall swell season fires up
October
PeakConsistent fall swells
November
PeakBig swells, heavy rubber
December
Winter storms
Dawn Patrol vs Afternoon Sessions
Dawn Patrol
- Typically glassier conditions before onshore winds build
- Smaller crowds, especially on weekdays
- Water temps at their coolest — plan your wetsuit for the low end (46°F in winter)
- Best for beach breaks and exposed reef setups in Pacific Beach
Afternoon Sessions
- Onshore winds can create chop, but swell is often more consistent
- Higher crowds on popular beaches, especially weekends
- Water warms through the day — upper end (55°F in summer)
- Sunset sessions can be magic when winds die down
Top Surf Spots in Pacific Beach
Peak: Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
