Tide conditions for El Granada surf spots

El Granada, California

Updated Refreshed hourly · Tide data refreshes every 30 minutes from NOAA stations.

A foot of tide swing can shut down one break and light up another in El Granada. These 1 spots all respond differently - some need the low to expose the bar, others clean up on a rising mid.

Current Tide

3.0ft
Rising

Next High

09:56 PM

5.886 ft

NOAA tide data via Pillar Point Harbor

Top spot recommendations

Sort your quiver, choose the right tide window, and jot down a backup in case the main peak gets stacked.

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Featured Beaches(1)

Surfers Beach / Princeton Jetty (El Granada)

Intermediate

Surfers Beach, also called Princeton Jetty, starts at the south jetty of Pillar Point Harbor in El Granada, across Highway 1 from town and about 3 miles north of Half Moon Bay. It is a sandy beach break with rights and lefts. The main peak sits closest to the jetty and crowds easily. The beach further from the jetty is quieter and suits newer surfers, and several surf schools work nearby.

What to focus on today

  • Annotated tide windows tied to specific breaks
  • How lunar cycles reshape sandbars through the season
  • Safety notes for rip-prone outbound tides
  • Session planning tips for dawn patrol versus sunset

Frequently Asked Questions

About surfing in El Granada

Tide preferences vary by spot in El Granada. Generally, incoming mid-tides work well for most beaches, offering a good balance of wave shape and power. Check individual spot guides for specific tide recommendations.
Tides significantly impact surf conditions in El Granada. Low tide can expose reefs and sandbars creating hollow waves, while high tide often creates softer, more forgiving waves. Mid-tide transitions typically offer the most consistent conditions.
You can check tide charts for El Granada on Quiver's surf forecast pages, NOAA tide predictions, or various surf forecast apps. Quiver provides real-time tide information integrated with surf conditions for accurate session planning.