When should you surf Beacons today?
The day's peak has passed, but a decent window remains around 8h with a 79/100 score. Always check wind, tide and your level before paddling out.
Surf today
Beacons surf today, Friday 16 October
Session score, waves, wind, tide and best time today for Beacons (North San Diego).
Best score today
796h25
Now
7908:00
Waves
0.9 m
15 s
Wind
13 km/h
Offshore · E
Tide
▲ 12:00 · ▼ 21:00
range 1.1 m
Light
06:54 → 18:14
Best windows today
6h2579/100
0.8 m · 13 s · 12 km/h
7h79/100
0.8 m · 13 s · 12 km/h
8h79/100
0.8 m · 13 s · 10 km/h
Hour-by-hour forecast
| Hour | Score | Waves | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 68 | 0.9 m · 12 s | 8 km/h · NW | tide rising ↑ |
| 01:00 | 68 | 0.9 m · 12 s | 8 km/h · SW | tide rising ↑ |
| 02:00 | 68 | 0.8 m · 12 s | 7 km/h · N | tide rising ↑ |
| 03:00 | 56 | 0.8 m · 13 s | 12 km/h · N | tide rising ↑ |
| 04:00 | 56 | 0.8 m · 13 s | 11 km/h · N | mid-tide |
| 05:00 | 79 | 0.8 m · 13 s | 8 km/h · NE | tide rising ↑ |
| 06:00 | 79 | 0.8 m · 13 s | 12 km/h · NE | tide rising ↑ |
| 07:00 | 79 | 0.8 m · 13 s | 12 km/h · N | tide rising ↑ |
| 08:00 | 79 | 0.8 m · 13 s | 10 km/h · N | tide rising ↑ |
| 09:00 | 79 | 0.8 m · 13 s | 7 km/h · NE | tide rising ↑ |
| 10:00 | 45 | 0.8 m · 13 s | 14 km/h · SE | tide rising ↑ |
| 11:00 | 34 | 0.8 m · 13 s | 30 km/h · SE | tide rising ↑ |
| 12:00 | 34 | 0.8 m · 13 s | 33 km/h · SE | high tide |
| 13:00 | 34 | 0.8 m · 13 s | 23 km/h · SE | tide falling ↓ |
| 14:00 | — | 0.8 m · 13 s | 14 km/h · SE | tide falling ↓ |
| 15:00 | — | 0.8 m · 13 s | 11 km/h · SE | tide falling ↓ |
| 16:00 | 45 | 0.8 m · 13 s | 15 km/h · SE | tide falling ↓ |
| 17:00 | 34 | 0.8 m · 13 s | 14 km/h · SE | tide falling ↓ |
| 18:00 | 45 | 0.8 m · 13 s | 16 km/h · SW | tide falling ↓ |
| 19:00 | 68 | 0.8 m · 14 s | 9 km/h · NW | tide falling ↓ |
| 20:00 | 56 | 0.8 m · 14 s | 11 km/h · NW | tide falling ↓ |
| 21:00 | 68 | 0.8 m · 14 s | 8 km/h · N | low tide |
| 22:00 | 56 | 0.8 m · 15 s | 11 km/h · N | tide rising ↑ |
| 23:00 | 68 | 0.8 m · 15 s | 7 km/h · E | tide rising ↑ |
Today FAQs
What is the tide at Beacons today?
Today's main tide markers are ▲ 12:00 · ▼ 21:00. The right window also depends on the bank and swell direction.
Is Beacons suitable for beginners today?
Check the score, effective wave size and wind. If swell or current is building, choose a surf school or a more sheltered spot than Beacons.