Last updated:
Scripps is seeing solid, well-powered south swell sets that pack decent punch but the swell direction is off from the usual ideal range, so expect some uneven sets. The tide is dropping near mid-level and isn’t helping the wave shape much—conditions are a bit rough for a beach break right now. Winds are light from the south, so surface texture stays clean and manageable, and the water’s still comfy enough for a lighter wetsuit.
Quick Conditions Snapshot
4+ ft south swell with long energy, south wind at 5 mph, dropping tide near 4.7 ft, water temp around 65°F, air temp 57°F.
Partly Cloudy, 57°F • Wind S 5 mph
Swell Score: A swell score of 6.7/10 reflects moderate size.
Swell Detail: Approximately 4.3 ft with an interval of 17 seconds with Very Heavy engery (~921 kJ).
Swell Direction: The primary swell is coming from the S (187°) | Outside acceptable direction window.
Tide Score: A poor tide tide score of 0.5/10 indicates conditions are limiting wave shape at this break, making clean or consistent surf unlikely.
Tide Height: The tide is falling around 4.71 ft, sitting above the preferred range for this reef break.
Tide Trend: ↘ Improving: Poor tide conditions are improving.
Next Tide: Low at 10:03 AM (-0.4 ft)
Wind Score: A wind score of 5.0/10 indicates mostly favorable winds, with generally clean conditions and only slight chop on the surface.
Wind Direction & Speed: S @ 5 mph
Wind Trend: Wind quality remains consistent through the surf window.
See how this spot compares to nearby conditions right now.
KSL Surf Reports and Surfability Scores Directory
Surfing Website Marks 25 Years Online – Killer Surf Links Celebrates a Quarter Century
Killer Surf Links