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Surf forecast for North Garbage

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Timezone:
America/Los_Angeles
Forecast updated:
24/09, 11:00 pm
Wind: SN UNITY Atmos
(20260925 06z)
Waves: SN UNITY WAVE
(20260925 06z)

Weather

Friday 25/09

Water temperature
77°F
Daily average
Air temperatureBeta
Over water
71–76°F
On shore
70–87°F
Moon phase
Waxing gibbous
99% illuminated
Closest moon phase
Full moon
Sat 26/09 09:49 am
Tide range
0.1ft - 5.7ft
Low 02:52 am · High 09:04 pm
Next spring tide
Mon 28/09
6.2ft range
Next neap tide
Sun 04/10
2.3ft range

Timeline

Today Fri 25/09
07:00 am - 10:00 am
Best
Fun with calm sideshore. Rising to high tide, then falling.
Swell 12.5ft12.1 s(255 kJ)(SSW)
4 / 7 mph(N)
3.9 → 5.2ft
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Fun with light cross-onshore. High to mid tide, falling.
Swell 12.5ft11.9 s(245 kJ)(SSW)
8 / 11 mph(NW)
5.2 → 3.3ft
12:00 pm - 03:00 pm
Fun with light cross-onshore. Mid to low tide, falling.
Swell 12.5ft11.8 s(242 kJ)(SSW)
11 / 14 mph(NW)
3.3 → 1.0ft
03:00 pm - 07:00 pm
Fun with light cross-onshore. Falling to low tide, then rising.
Swell 12.7ft11.6 s(266 kJ)(SSW)
10 / 13 mph(NW)
1.0 → 4.3ft
Tomorrow Sat 26/09
06:15 am - 08:00 am
Fun with calm sideshore. Mid to high tide, rising.
Swell 12.7ft12.2 s(296 kJ)(SSW)
5 / 8 mph(N)
3.9 → 4.9ft
08:00 am - 10:00 am
Best
Fun with light sideshore. Rising to high tide, then falling.
Swell 12.5ft12.0 s(251 kJ)(SSW)
2 / 4 mph(NNW)
4.9 → 5.6ft
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Fun with light onshore. High to mid tide, falling.
Swell 12.5ft12.1 s(254 kJ)(SSW)
7 / 9 mph(WNW)
5.6 → 3.9ft
12:00 pm - 04:00 pm
Fun with light onshore. Falling to low tide, then rising.
Swell 12.9ft12.7 s(370 kJ)(SSW)
10 / 12 mph(WNW)
3.9 → 0.7ft
04:00 pm - 07:05 pm
Fun with light cross-onshore. Low to mid tide, rising.
Swell 13.0ft12.4 s(369 kJ)(SSW)
6 / 8 mph(NW)
0.7 → 3.3ft
Sun 27/09
06:15 am - 08:00 am
Fun with calm cross-onshore. Mid to high tide, rising.
Swell 12.6ft12.3 s(284 kJ)(SSW)
6 / 8 mph(NNW)
3.6 → 4.9ft
08:00 am - 01:00 pm
Best
Fun with light onshore. Rising to high tide, then falling.
Swell 12.6ft12.2 s(280 kJ)(SSW)
7 / 8 mph(WNW)
4.9 → 3.3ft
01:00 pm - 04:00 pm
Fun with light onshore. Mid to low tide, falling.
Swell 12.6ft12.1 s(278 kJ)(SSW)
10 / 13 mph(WNW)
3.3 → 0.3ft
04:00 pm - 07:04 pm
Fun with light cross-onshore. Falling to low tide, then rising.
Swell 12.6ft12.2 s(280 kJ)(SSW)
6 / 8 mph(W)
0.3 → 2.3ft
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North Garbage Surf Forecast Guide

North Garbage is a reef break that peels both left and right over a rock ledge. It draws swell from southwest to northwest (SW-NW) and is usable from 0.6 m / 2 ft to 3 m / 10 ft.

Clean conditions come with an east (E) offshore wind. The reef works on low and mid tide, with a rising tide generally the better call.

Surf spots near North Garbage

Luscomb's
California, United States
Reef break
Fri 25
Sat 26
Sun 27
Mon 28
Tue 29
Rockslide
California, United States
Reef break
Fri 25
Sat 26
Sun 27
Mon 28
Tue 29
Sub
California, United States
Reef break
Fri 25
Sat 26
Sun 27
Mon 28
Tue 29
North Garbage
California, United States
Reef break
Fri 25
Sat 26
Sun 27
Mon 28
Tue 29
South Garbage
California, United States
Reef break
Fri 25
Sat 26
Sun 27
Mon 28
Tue 29

Frequently asked questions

What are good surfing conditions for North Garbage?

North Garbage is usually best with southwest to northwest (SW-NW) swell around 0.6 m / 2 ft to 3 m / 10 ft, east (E) offshore wind, and low to mid tide.

Where is the surf spot North Garbage?

North Garbage is a surf spot in San Diego, California, United States.

What is the surf break like at North Garbage?

North Garbage is a left-and-right reef break over rock ledge.

What surf spots are near North Garbage?

Other nearby surf spots are South Garbage, Sub, Rockslide, and Luscomb's.

What swell direction works for surfing at North Garbage?

North Garbage can work with swell from southwest to northwest (SW-NW).

What swell size works for surfing at North Garbage?

North Garbage usually works with swell around 0.6 m / 2 ft to 3 m / 10 ft.

What wind direction is best for surfing at North Garbage?

East (E) offshore wind is usually best at North Garbage.

What wind direction is offshore for surfing at North Garbage?

East (E) is offshore at North Garbage.

What tide works best for surfing at North Garbage?

North Garbage works best around low to mid tide. A rising tide is usually better here.

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