La Jolla Shores
San Diego · United States
Mellow beach break in a baygood for beginnersboard rental nearby
Sheltered from south swell, soft wave — a schools spot. Best wind — E.
Live 7-day forecast →
Wave height and period, wind, tide and a “can you surf today” verdict — for every level and for yours personally. Free, no install.
The spot in short
| Type | Mellow beach break in a bay |
|---|---|
| Good for | beginners |
| Beach faces | west |
| Working swell | from southwest — northwest |
| Coordinates | 32.8575, -117.258 |
FAQ
Is La Jolla Shores good for beginners?
Yes, La Jolla Shores works for beginners. Still check the live forecast before paddling out: even a “beginner spot” can get dangerous in a big swell.
What’s the surf forecast for La Jolla Shores today?
The live 7-day forecast — wave height and period, wind, tide, daylight and a plain-words verdict — is on the spot’s page in Plyuh: https://plyuh.com/#san-diego/la-jolla-shores. The forecast is checked against nearby buoys and satellites.
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