Tide conditions for Pacific Beach surf spots

Pacific Beach, Washington

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 Pacific Beach. These 1 spots all respond differently - some need the low to expose the bar, others clean up on a rising mid.

Current Tide

6.1ft
Rising

Next High

01:00 PM

8.2 ft

NOAA tide data via Cached Tide Data

Tide Chart

7-Day Tide Schedule

Today

2:00 AM (6.9ft)
1:00 PM (8.2ft)
7:00 AM (3.7ft)
8:00 PM (0.1ft)

Tomorrow

3:00 AM (6.5ft)
1:00 PM (8.1ft)
7:00 AM (4.0ft)
8:00 PM (0.0ft)

Fri, Nov 13

3:00 AM (6.6ft)
2:00 PM (7.9ft)
8:00 AM (4.0ft)
9:00 PM (0.4ft)

Sat, Nov 14

4:00 AM (6.5ft)
2:00 PM (7.3ft)
9:00 AM (4.4ft)
10:00 PM (1.0ft)

Sun, Nov 15

5:00 AM (6.3ft)
3:00 PM (7.0ft)
10:00 AM (4.5ft)
10:00 PM (1.3ft)

Mon, Nov 16

6:00 AM (6.3ft)
4:00 PM (6.6ft)
11:00 AM (4.5ft)
11:00 PM (1.5ft)

Tue, Nov 17

7:00 AM (6.5ft)
5:00 PM (6.2ft)
12:00 PM (4.1ft)

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)

Seabrook (Pacific Beach area)

Beginner friendly

Popular beachbreak near Crystal Pier with consistent waves year-round. Best for beginners and intermediates, with plenty of peaks to spread out. The crowd can be heavy with surf schools and rentals, especially on weekends. Parking is challenging but the easy access and amenities make it a go-to spot for many San Diego surfers.

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 Pacific Beach

Tide preferences vary by spot in Pacific Beach. 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 Pacific Beach. 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 Pacific Beach 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.