La Jolla Cove
United States · North America
Right now
ClearNext 7 days
Forecast via Open-MeteoSeason overview
Daily scores over the last 12 months at La Jolla Cove
What to pack
- 3/2mm wetsuit or spring suit for 19°C water.
- Small waves expected. Longboard or fish to make the most of it.
- Sunny days ahead. Sun cream and a rashie.
Today's briefing
Barely any swell. Not much to work with today. Long-period energy means powerful, well-spaced sets. Mirror-smooth surface. About as clean as it gets. Not enough swell to get this spot firing properly.
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This week is looking slightly above average for late April.
Comparing the 7-day forecast to the last 5 years of marine data for the same week at La Jolla Cove.
What's driving it
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Last 2 days of logged conditions.
About La Jolla Cove
Sheltered San Diego cove popular with open water swimmers
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How often is this page updated?
Current conditions refresh every 6 hours when the cron runs. Hourly data updates every 30 minutes. The 7-day forecast, luck factor, and packing notes are all pre-computed at the same time.
What is the luck factor?
We compare the 7-day forecast to the last 5 years of marine data for the same week at La Jolla Cove. The delta tells you whether conditions are shaping up better, worse, or about the same as a typical late April.
How is 'best session' picked?
We score each day of the 7-day forecast using the same algorithm as the leaderboard, and highlight the highest scorer.
Where does the data come from?
Open-Meteo's Marine API (swell height, period, water temperature) and Weather API (wind and conditions).
Does the score capture local knowledge?
Honestly, no. Every break has tide windows, swell directions and reef contours that a global model cannot see. Treat the score as a starting point, then check a local cam.
When is the best time to surf La Jolla Cove?
Check our timing score heatmap above for a week-by-week breakdown combining surf conditions with crowd pressure.