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    FIELD GUIDE · LA JOLLA

    La Jolla Shores

    La Jolla, CA

    La Jolla Shores Surf Forecast for Saturday, September 12, 2026

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    Latest forecast for Saturday, September 12, 2026
    Surf
    2-3 ft
    Best window
    9:15 AM–11:45 AM
    Primary swell
    1.7 ft @ 12s SSW
    Wind
    5 mph SW cross-shore
    Tide
    5.5ft falling next low
    Confidence
    91/100
    Sources & forecast details
    Secondary swell
    1.3 ft @ 11s WSW

    Valid Sat 11:00 AM America/Los_Angeles · Source updated Sat 1:00 AM · Computed Sat 4:14 AM · CDIP, NOAA NWS, NOAA COOPS, Open-Meteo, NOAA CO-OPS

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    La Jolla Shores Hourly Surf Forecast

    Latest daily forecast · Sat, Sep 12 · America/Los_Angeles. Separate from the selected day above.

    La Jolla Shores today hourly surf forecast with surf height, the Quiver call, swell, wind, tide, and confidence.
    TimeSurfQuiver callSign inSwellWindTideConfidence
    2:00 AM2.9 ft—1.6 ft @ 17s W (1 ft @ 13s WSW)4 mph S0.4 ft · Rising99%
    5:00 AM2.9 ft—2.4 ft @ 11s SSW (1.2 ft @ 11s W)3 mph S3 ft · Rising92%
    8:00 AM2.7 ft—2.4 ft @ 11s SSW (2.2 ft @ 5s W)5 mph S5.5 ft · Falling91%
    11:00 AM2.4 ft—1.7 ft @ 12s SSW (1.3 ft @ 11s WSW)5 mph SW3.4 ft · Falling89%
    2:00 PM2 ft—2.1 ft @ 6s W (1.7 ft @ 12s SW)5 mph W1.3 ft · Falling88%
    5:00 PM2.1 ft—2 ft @ 7s W (1.6 ft @ 11s WSW)5 mph SW2.1 ft · Rising86%
    8:00 PM1.8 ft—1.9 ft @ 7s WNW (1.5 ft @ 11s WSW)5 mph SW4.3 ft · Rising40%
    11:00 PM1.9 ft—2.7 ft @ 5s W (1.6 ft @ 11s WSW)0 mph SW3.6 ft · Falling40%

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    About this spot · ratings & ideal conditions
    BEGINNER
    BEACH BREAK
    3.5
    RATING
    13
    REVIEWS

    La Jolla Shores is the primary San Diego sandy beginner profile when the surf is small, clean, and not overloaded with lessons.

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    LA JOLLA SHORES
    LA JOLLA, CA
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    Quiver · Field Guide · La Jolla, CAUpdated SEP 12, 2026QUIVER //

    Selected day: 2026-09-12 · America/Los_Angeles

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