The Wave
Best mornings are on a southwest to west swell with light east-to-northeast winds.
Mid to rising tides often produce the punchiest, more hollow sections.
Surf GuideCalifornia
South Jetty and Dog Beach
Ocean Beach’s South Jetty / Dog Beach is a sandbar-strewn beach break in San Diego where the jetty sculpts lefts and rights with some push amid a famously dog-friendly lineup. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for South Jetty and Dog Beach in California.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelIntermediate
LocationCalifornia, US
Forecast
- Waves 2-3 ft+
- Period 15 s
- Wind SW 5 kt
As of:
Spot Guide
Lineup Insights
Lineup Guide
Watch for shifting sandbars and strong rips around the jetty-dogs and foot traffic make the takeoff zone hectic at times.
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