La Jolla, CA
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Explore forecastValid Fri 7:00 AM America/Los_Angeles · Source updated Thu 8:50 PM · Computed Fri 12:25 AM · CDIP, NOAA NWS, NOAA COOPS, Open-Meteo, NOAA CO-OPS
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Latest daily forecast · Fri, Nov 13 · America/Los_Angeles. Separate from the selected day above.
| Time | Surf | Quiver call | Swell | Wind | Tide | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:00 AM | 4.8 ft | — | 3.5 ft @ 11s W (1.4 ft @ 13s WNW) | 8 mph S | 4.6 ft · Falling | 92% |
| 4:00 AM | 5.1 ft | — | 3.9 ft @ 11s W (2.2 ft @ 13s SSW) | 12 mph SSE | 4.4 ft · Rising | 40% |
| 7:00 AM | 5.3 ft | Best window | 3.9 ft @ 12s WNW (2.2 ft @ 12s W) | 5 mph S | 5.6 ft · Rising | 40% |
| 10:00 AM | 5.3 ft | — | 4.3 ft @ 11s W (2.2 ft @ 13s SSW) | 10 mph SW | 6.7 ft · Falling | 88% |
| 1:00 PM | 5 ft | — | 4.5 ft @ 11s W (2.4 ft @ 13s SSW) | 10 mph SW | 5.3 ft · Falling | 86% |
| 4:00 PM | 5 ft | — | 4.4 ft @ 11s W (2 ft @ 12s WNW) | 15 mph W | 2.5 ft · Falling | 85% |
| 7:00 PM | 5.1 ft | — | 4.9 ft @ 9s W (1.8 ft @ 11s WNW) | 15 mph W | 1.9 ft · Rising | 83% |
| 10:00 PM | 5.4 ft | — | 5.1 ft @ 9s W (2.3 ft @ 13s SSW) | 15 mph W | 3.5 ft · Rising | 82% |
West to northwest swells in the 3-6 foot range with light offshore winds. Rising mid-tide is ideal—low tide exposes too much reef, and high tide flattens the peaks. Winter swells provide the most consistent energy, and early morning glass-off conditions with east winds produce the best sessions.
Selected day: 2026-11-13 · America/Los_Angeles
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