San Diego, CA
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Explore forecastValid Wed 5:00 PM America/Los_Angeles · Source updated Tue 11:01 PM · Computed Wed 3:26 AM · NOAA NWS, NOAA COOPS, Open-Meteo, NOAA CO-OPS
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Latest daily forecast · Wed, Sep 16 · America/Los_Angeles. Separate from the selected day above.
| Time | Surf | Quiver callSign in | Swell | Wind | Tide | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2:00 AM | 2.5 ft | — | 1.8 ft @ 10s W (1.6 ft @ 12s SSW) | 4 mph S | 3.4 ft · Falling | 40% |
| 5:00 AM | 2.3 ft | — | 1.7 ft @ 13s SSW (1.3 ft @ 10s W) | 4 mph SE | 2.9 ft · Falling | 40% |
| 8:00 AM | 2.3 ft | — | 1.8 ft @ 13s SSW (1.2 ft @ 9s W) | 5 mph S | 3.6 ft · Rising | 91% |
| 11:00 AM | 2.3 ft | — | 1.7 ft @ 14s SSW (1.4 ft @ 8s W) | 5 mph SW | 4.9 ft · Rising | 40% |
| 2:00 PM | 1.9 ft | — | 1.7 ft @ 14s SSW (1.3 ft @ 8s S) | 15 mph SW | 4.3 ft · Falling | 40% |
| 5:00 PM | 2.1 ft | — | 1.8 ft @ 14s SSW (1.2 ft @ 8s S) | 10 mph SW | 2.9 ft · Falling | 86% |
| 8:00 PM | 2.1 ft | — | 1.9 ft @ 13s SSW (1.6 ft @ 7s WSW) | 5 mph W | 1.5 ft · Rising | 85% |
| 11:00 PM | 2.5 ft | — | 2 ft @ 11s SSW (1.6 ft @ 10s W) | 5 mph W | 2.3 ft · Rising | 40% |
Silver Strand State Beach
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Open App Store anywaySilver Strand needs a south to south-southwest swell in the 3-6 foot range—this is a summer spot. The 190-degree aspect means NW winter swells barely register here. Best on calm mornings before the onshore winds develop, ideally with a mid-to-high tide to keep the shorebreak manageable. The magic window is a solid Southern Hemisphere swell in June through September with light morning winds. When the rest of San Diego is flat between winter swells, check Silver Strand if there's any south energy on the buoys.
Selected day: 2026-09-16 · America/Los_Angeles