San Diego, CA · coastal · best for intermediates
La Jolla Cove
Sea caves, sea lions, and the leopard sharks of La Jolla Shores. One of the best ocean kayaking day trips in the country when the swell cooperates.
Good
Paddle Score, from live wind and water conditions
Wind
12 mph
gusting to 24 mph
Air temp
82°F
3% chance of rain
Tides today
- Low2:10 AM · -0.7 ft
- High8:38 AM · 4.6 ft
- Low1:48 PM · 1.8 ft
- High7:54 PM · 6.4 ft
Best day to paddle this week
Sunday · 95
Today
71
87°
Wed
77
89°
Thu
92
85°
Fri
85
80°
Sat
92
79°
Sun
95
80°
Best
Mon
89
78°
Scored from each day's peak forecast wind, heat, and rain chance — river flow isn't forecastable, so check back before you load the boat.
Wind, next 12 hours
mph| Hour | Wind (mph) | Gusts (mph) |
|---|---|---|
| 4p | 12 | 24 |
| 5p | 11 | 24 |
| 6p | 13 | 28 |
| 7p | 10 | 20 |
| 8p | 8 | 13 |
| 9p | 5 | 11 |
| 10p | 5 | 9 |
| 11p | 7 | 13 |
| 12a | 8 | 15 |
| 1a | 7 | 12 |
| 2a | 6 | 11 |
| 3a | 6 | 12 |
Why this score
- Wind — 12 mph — noticeable but manageable-14
- Gusts — Gusting to 24 mph — 12 mph over sustained-4
Launch notes
Surf launch from La Jolla Shores boat launch zone. Check swell as well as wind — timing the sets matters more than either.
Do your own homework
We show you live conditions. For local knowledge — where to put in, what the hazards are, whether it's worth the drive — here's where paddlers actually talk about this water. We don't vet these sources; check the dates and judge for yourself.
- Paddler discussion on Reddit
Trip reports and local warnings, straight from the source
- Search American Whitewater
Rapid classifications and gauge-linked run descriptions
- Satellite view and access roads
Check parking, put-ins, and what the banks actually look like
- Video from this water
The fastest way to see the character of a run before you drive
- NOAA tide station 9410230
Full tide tables, currents, and water levels