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    FIELD GUIDE · SAN DIEGO

    Big Jetty

    San Diego, CA

    Big Jetty Surf Forecast for Tuesday, September 22, 2026

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    Latest forecast for Tuesday, September 22, 2026
    Surf
    0-1 ft
    Best window
    8:00 AM–10:30 AM
    Primary swell
    2.3 ft @ 13s SSW
    Wind
    5 mph N cross-shore
    Tide
    4.2ft falling next low
    Confidence
    91/100
    Sources & forecast details
    Secondary swell
    1.8 ft @ 5s W

    Valid Tue 8:00 AM America/Los_Angeles · Source updated Mon 11:01 PM · Computed Mon 11:09 PM · NOAA NWS, NOAA COOPS, Open-Meteo, NOAA CO-OPS

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    Big Jetty Hourly Surf Forecast

    Latest daily forecast · Mon, Sep 21 · America/Los_Angeles. Separate from the selected day above.

    Big Jetty today hourly surf forecast with surf height, the Quiver call, swell, wind, tide, and confidence.
    TimeSurfQuiver callSign inSwellWindTideConfidence
    2:00 AM0.6 ft—2 ft @ 13s SSW (0.9 ft @ 7s WNW)3 mph SSW1.2 ft · Rising95%
    5:00 AM1.8 ft—2.2 ft @ 20s SW (1 ft @ 11s WNW)5 mph SW3.5 ft · Rising100%
    8:00 AM1.8 ft—2.2 ft @ 20s SW (1 ft @ 7s S)3 mph SW3.5 ft · Falling99%
    11:00 AM1.6 ft—2 ft @ 18s SW (1 ft @ 7s S)6 mph W3.3 ft · Falling100%
    2:00 PM1.7 ft—2.1 ft @ 18s SSW (1.1 ft @ 7s S)10 mph WSW3.5 ft · Rising100%
    5:00 PM2.3 ft—2.9 ft @ 18s SSW (1.3 ft @ 7s S)5 mph W4.9 ft · Falling100%
    8:00 PM2.3 ft—2.9 ft @ 18s SSW (1.8 ft @ 5s W)5 mph WNW3 ft · Falling99%
    11:00 PM0.7 ft—2.2 ft @ 13s SSW (1.8 ft @ 5s W)5 mph NW2.4 ft · Falling95%

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    About this spot · ratings & ideal conditions
    INTERMEDIATE-ADVANCED
    JETTY BREAK
    3.3
    RATING
    3
    REVIEWS

    Big Jetty fires on a clean west or WNW swell in the 4-8 ft range with 14+ second period and light offshore winds. The wedge effect is most pronounced on a dropping tide from high to mid—the backwash off the rocks amplifies the wave face and creates the bowling takeoff. Winter is prime season. The best sessions happen on early morning glass with a medium-period WNW swell wrapping into the 265-degree exposure. Avoid it on big south swells, which push water straight into the jetty and create chaotic, unsurfable conditions.

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    Quiver · Field Guide · San Diego, CAUpdated SEP 22, 2026QUIVER //

    Selected day: 2026-09-21 · America/Los_Angeles

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