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Crystal Pier and Pacific Beach Surf Forecast
/ CAL – San Diego County (71 breaks) / California (404 breaks) /
Crystal Pier and Pacific Beach surfForecast / CAL – San Diego County / USA
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 pm Wednesday 20 Nov 2024 PST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Crystal Pier and Pacific Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Crystal Pier and Pacific Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 21) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Crystal Pier and Pacific Beach in the next 12 days are 0.9m 18s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 27) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 2s period and expected on Monday (Nov 25) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Thu 21st Nov) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sat 23rd Nov) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Wed 27th Nov) | 3ft (0.9m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Crystal Pier and Pacific Beach over the next 12 days.
Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 01 | Mon 02 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 16 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 18 | 19 | 12 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
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| Energy (?) | 90 | 160 | 198 | 171 | 171 | 158 | 154 | 204 | 192 | 146 | 129 | 120 | 85 | 84 | 80 | 53 | 260 | 157 | 428 | 356 | 448 | 310 | 402 | 362 | 249 | 239 | 183 | 123 | 99 | 99 | 65 | 58 | 37 | 108 | 108 | 101 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | glass | cross | glass | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross | cross | glass | on | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross | glass | cross- off | cross | off | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:03AM 1.15 | 12:35PM 1.46 | 4:06AM 1.23 | 2:00PM 1.31 | 4:46AM 1.33 | 3:26PM 1.23 | 5:15AM 1.43 | 4:40PM 1.19 | 5:39AM 1.52 | 5:39PM 1.17 | 6:00AM 1.62 | 6:30PM 1.16 | 6:23AM 1.71 | 7:14PM 1.16 | 6:46AM 1.79 | 7:55PM 1.15 | 7:10AM 1.85 | 8:35PM 1.14 | 7:37AM 1.90 | 9:15PM 1.12 | 8:06AM 1.92 | 9:57PM 1.10 | 8:38AM 1.91 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 7:06AM 1.01 | 8:45PM 0.10 | 9:03AM 0.97 | 9:45PM 0.18 | 10:37AM 0.82 | 10:34PM 0.25 | 11:38AM 0.64 | 11:13PM 0.32 | 12:23PM 0.46 | 11:45PM 0.39 | 12:59PM 0.29 | 12:14AM 0.46 | 1:32PM 0.13 | 12:41AM 0.52 | 2:04PM 0.00 | 1:08AM 0.59 | 2:36PM -0.10 | 1:35AM 0.64 | 3:10PM -0.16 | 2:03AM 0.69 | 3:46PM -0.20 | 2:32AM 0.73 | 4:26PM -0.20 | |||||||||||||
Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 01 | Mon 02 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:33 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 4:44 | - | - | 4:44 | - | - | 4:44 | - | - | 4:43 | - | - | 4:43 | - | - | 4:43 | - | - | 4:43 | - | - | 4:42 | - | - | 4:42 | - | - | 4:42 | - | - | 4:42 | - | - | 4:42 |
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| Temp. °C | 16 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 18 | 19 | 18 |
| Feels °C (?) | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat morning, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Crystal Pier and Pacific Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Crystal Pier and Pacific Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Crystal Pier and Pacific Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Crystal Pier and Pacific Beach surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Crystal Pier and Pacific Beach) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Crystal Pier and Pacific Beach may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Crystal Pier and Pacific Beach is 9 km (6 miles) from San Diego. If you plan a vacation in San Diego County, look for hotels and other accommodation in San Diego. San Diego has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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