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Windansea Beach is a BeachFinder spot in US-W, US. Today, compare water temperature 24°C, wind 7 km/h · NW, uv 8.3, waves 1.0 m, water quality Check official advisories before leaving. BeachFinder Score: 82/100. Always check official flags, closures and lifeguard advice before swimming.
Water temperature
24°C
Wind
7 km/h · NW
UV
8.3
Waves
1.0 m
Water quality
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Last updated: Aug 8, 11:30 PM local forecast timeBeachFinder Score: 82/100
Sources: Open-Meteo weather and marine forecasts, OpenStreetMap place context and BeachFinder spot data.
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Updated: Aug 8, 11:30 PM
Water temp
24°C
Air temp
21°C
Feels like
24°C
UV index
8.3
Wind
7 km/h · NW
Gust 10 km/h
Waves
1.0 m
Current
2 km/h · S
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Windansea Beach
Windansea Beach stretches along the coast of San Diego, Southern California, a few miles north of the city center. This stretch of the Pacific coastline is characterized by sandstone cliffs that drop directly into the ocean, creating a rugged and dramatic topography typical of La Jolla. Waves regularly break on this exposed coast, attracting a dedicated community of surfers to the area for decades. The immediate coastal landscape alternates between rocky coves and sandy beaches, with Marine Street Beach just 600 meters to the south and Wipeout Beach 1.6 kilometers to the north, each offering a distinct atmosphere. The site itself has a raw, undeveloped character, dominated by rocks and geological formations that shape the swimming experience. Upon arrival, the contrast with neighboring beaches becomes evident: while Marine Street Beach offers easier access and a more conventional setup, Windansea retains a wilder, more challenging feel. The surf conditions here are renowned for being excellent, especially during winter swells, making it a gathering spot for experienced surfers. The proximity of Tourmaline Beach (3.5 kilometers) and La Jolla Shores Beach (4.1 kilometers) highlights the richness of the local coastline, each offering varied opportunities for swimming and water sports. Windansea Beach has no official supervision or structured facilities. The site does not fly the Blue Flag and is poorly equipped for visitors with reduced mobility. This lack of infrastructure reflects the preserved nature of the place, which remains primarily a favored spot for experienced surfers and swimmers capable of navigating its particularities.
About this spot
Windansea gets its name from the combination of 'wind' and the suffix '-ansea,' evoking the windy and marine conditions characteristic of this area of La Jolla. The beach owes its reputation to the exceptional quality of its waves, formed by North Pacific currents meeting local rock formations. Since the 1950s, it has symbolized the Californian surf subculture, immortalized in films and photographs of the era. Local legend has it that the name was chosen by the neighborhood's pioneering surfers, who saw in this spot the perfect embodiment of the meeting between wind power and oceanic dynamics—a natural signature impossible to replicate elsewhere on the San Diego coast.
Updated 5/9/2026
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What is the water temperature at Windansea Beach today?
24°C. Marine temperature is shown when forecast coverage is available for this location.
How windy is Windansea Beach today?
7 km/h · NW. Wind can change comfort and surface conditions, especially on exposed beaches.
What should I check before swimming at Windansea Beach?
Check official safety flags, lifeguard advice, closures, water-quality advisories, UV, wind, waves and currents before entering the water.
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