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La Jolla

Mexico Oaxaca, Mexico · Surf Forecast

Scored for
Board
Level
8
Now · Shortboard · Intermediate
Excellent
Waist high · Glassy · NNW
Wave
1.1m
Period
11.6s
Wind
4 km/h Cross
Tide
Low

Tide · today

High
0.9m18h18h19h20h21h

5-day forecast

Scored for Shortboard · Intermediate · times in America/Mexico_City local

Friday

7 Aug
18:00
1.3m
13.1s
4 km/h
Onshore
21:00
1.1m
13.1s
4 km/h
Cross

Saturday

8 Aug
06:00
1.1m
11.4s
3 km/h
Cross
09:00
1.1m
11.3s
8 km/h
Cross
12:00
1.1m
11.4s
15 km/h
Cross
15:00
1.1m
11.3s
7 km/h
Onshore
18:00
1.1m
11.6s
5 km/h
Offshore
21:00
1.1m
11.5s
5 km/h
Cross

Sunday

9 Aug
06:00
1m
11.3s
7 km/h
Cross
09:00
1m
11.2s
2 km/h
Cross
12:00
1m
11.2s
9 km/h
Cross
15:00
1m
11.2s
2 km/h
Cross
18:00
1m
11.1s
5 km/h
Cross
21:00
0.9m
11.1s
6 km/h
Cross

Monday

10 Aug
06:00
1m
11.1s
8 km/h
Cross
09:00
0.9m
11s
2 km/h
Onshore
12:00
1m
11s
5 km/h
Onshore
15:00
1.1m
10.3s
5 km/h
Onshore
18:00
1.1m
10.7s
5 km/h
Cross
21:00
1m
10.9s
6 km/h
Onshore

Tuesday

11 Aug
06:00
1m
11.5s
8 km/h
Cross
09:00
0.9m
11.5s
4 km/h
Onshore
12:00
1m
11.1s
5 km/h
Onshore
15:00
1m
10.8s
6 km/h
Cross
18:00
1.1m
10.8s
9 km/h
Offshore
21:00
0.8m
10.9s
5 km/h
Cross

Wednesday

12 Aug
06:00
0.9m
11.5s
6 km/h
Cross
09:00
0.9m
11.6s
4 km/h
Cross
12:00
0.9m
11.6s
9 km/h
Cross
15:00
0.9m
11.6s
6 km/h
Cross
17:00
1m
10.1s
7 km/h
Cross

About La Jolla

La Jolla is a beach break over sand in Mexico Oaxaca, Mexico. It's at its best on 0.6–3.5999999999999996m swells from the SE / S / SW with light offshore winds from the SW / W / NW. Every hour is scored for your board and skill level, so the rating reflects how it suits what you ride — not a one-size-fits-all star.

Break type
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Best tide
all
Best swell direction
SE, S, SW
Best wind direction
SW, W, NW
Ideal wave size
0.6m – 3.5999999999999996m

La Jolla surf FAQ

Is La Jolla good for beginners?+

La Jolla is a beach break over sand, usually breaking in the 0.6–3.5999999999999996m range, and how suitable it is for beginners really depends on the size and power on the day — not a fixed label. Set the level to Beginner above and WaveCheck flags the smaller, cleaner hours worth paddling out for.

What's the best board for La Jolla?+

Different days call for different boards. La Jolla can get sizeable, so a shortboard comes into its own on bigger days, while a longboard still works when it drops small. Tap through the boards above to see the live score for whatever you'll be riding.

What are the best conditions for La Jolla?+

Look for 0.6–3.5999999999999996m of swell from the SE / S / SW with light offshore winds from the SW / W / NW. The 5-day forecast above scores every hour, so you can spot the window at a glance.

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