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La Jolla, CA Daily Water Report — August 29, 2026

Today's conditions in La Jolla are shaping up to be a dream for surfers and divers. With a surfing score of 9.4/10, the waves are calling with a height of 1.26 meters and a solid period of 11.35 seconds. The swell is coming from the southwest at 206 degrees, making for some perfect sets. Divers will also find nearly ideal conditions, scoring 8.9/10, thanks to a stable marine environment and warm sea temperatures of 25.3°C, which is 2.5°C above the usual for this time of year. For those looking to cast a line, the fishing prospects are decent with a score of 6.6/10. The solunar period around midday, from 12:39 to 14:39, might offer the best chance to reel something in. However, with no tide data available today, it might be a bit of a guessing game for anglers. Boaters and kayakers will find the waters welcoming but should be prepared for some trade-offs. Boating scores 7.1/10 and kayaking 6.5/10, with winds peaking at around 9.1 knots by mid-afternoon. The relatively calm ocean currents and lack of rain make it a pleasant day to be out on the water, though some gusts could make it a bit choppy. Looking back, today's conditions are consistent with the past few days, maintaining high scores for surfing and diving. The stable barometric pressure and moderate winds keep things comfortable, though a slight uptick in wind speed compared to yesterday might catch some off guard, especially sailors who have a lower score of 5.6/10. As we move into the weekend, expect similar conditions with slightly higher winds peaking at 10.6 knots by September 2nd. No significant rain is forecasted, allowing for uninterrupted water adventures. For those deciding on the best activity today, catching a wave or diving into the clear waters would be your best bet.

Report date
August 29, 2026
Report status
Permanent PM Brain report
Time basis
Live
Top activity
WINDOW IS OPEN

How the water looked at La Jolla, CA

The conditions record includes 23.7 °C air temperature, 4.2 knot wind, gusts to 5.2 knots, and 1011 hPa pressure.

Ocean: NOAA CoastWatch; Tides: NOAA; Marine: Open-Meteo marine forecast; Weather: Open-Meteo forecast and current conditions

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