Beach report: San Diego County coast
NWS alert: Beach Hazards Statement. Beach Hazards Statement issued October 6 at 1:27am PDT until October 9 at 11:00pm PDT by NWS San Diego CA
NWS alert: Coastal Flood Advisory. Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 6 at 1:27am PDT until October 9 at 11:00am PDT by NWS San Diego CA
| Day | Rip current risk | Surf | Water | Swell |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue Oct 6 | Moderate | 2 to 4 feet | 68 to 72 degrees | Mixed swell from 300 and 210 degrees |
| Wed Oct 7 | Moderate | 2 to 4 feet. Sets to 5 feet | Mixed swell from 200 and 280 degrees |
From the National Weather Service San Diego surf zone forecast, issued 1:28am Tue Oct 6. Low: life-threatening rip currents unlikely but still possible; moderate: possible; high: likely. NWS surf forecast.
Free rides Wednesday, Oct 7. NCTD's Clean Air Day: COASTER, SPRINTER and BREEZE are free all day on the normal weekday schedule, no PRONTO card or fare needed. NCTD+ is free 6am to 8pm with promo code FREERIDE. LIFT, MTS and Amtrak Rail 2 Rail are not included. Text PJ your trip.
Official: NCTD service alert: FREE Ride Day, Wed. Oct. 7; also reported by 10News · The Coast News. Checked Oct 5, 2026.
Torrey Pines by bus, the next Saturday and weekday
Tuesday Oct 6
Morning buses:
- BREEZE 101 from Hwy 101 & Plaza St at 7:33am, at N Torrey Pines Rd & State Beach Reserve 7:45am, about a 3-minute walk.
- BREEZE 101 from Hwy 101 & Plaza St at 8:12am, at N Torrey Pines Rd & State Beach Reserve 8:26am, about a 3-minute walk.
- BREEZE 101 from Hwy 101 & Plaza St at 8:42am, at N Torrey Pines Rd & State Beach Reserve 8:56am, about a 3-minute walk.
- BREEZE 101 from Hwy 101 & Plaza St at 9:12am, at N Torrey Pines Rd & State Beach Reserve 9:25am, about a 3-minute walk.
- BREEZE 101 from Hwy 101 & Plaza St at 9:41am, at N Torrey Pines Rd & State Beach Reserve 9:54am, about a 3-minute walk.
Last bus back: BREEZE 101 from N Torrey Pines Rd & Torrey Pines State Beach at 10:17pm, reaching Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr 10:28pm.
Saturday Oct 10
Morning buses:
- BREEZE 101 from Hwy 101 & Plaza St at 7:42am, at N Torrey Pines Rd & State Beach Reserve 7:54am, about a 3-minute walk.
- BREEZE 101 from Hwy 101 & Plaza St at 8:13am, at N Torrey Pines Rd & State Beach Reserve 8:25am, about a 3-minute walk.
- BREEZE 101 from Hwy 101 & Plaza St at 8:44am, at N Torrey Pines Rd & State Beach Reserve 8:56am, about a 3-minute walk.
- BREEZE 101 from Hwy 101 & Plaza St at 9:14am, at N Torrey Pines Rd & State Beach Reserve 9:26am, about a 3-minute walk.
- BREEZE 101 from Hwy 101 & Plaza St at 9:44am, at N Torrey Pines Rd & State Beach Reserve 9:56am, about a 3-minute walk.
Last bus back: BREEZE 101 from N Torrey Pines Rd & Torrey Pines State Beach at 10:18pm, reaching Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr 10:27pm.
NCTD scheduled times; walks are straight-line estimates. Check NCTD for service alerts and the state park for hours and parking.
How the trip works
The BREEZE 101 runs down the coast from Solana Beach past Del Mar to Torrey Pines State Beach, a short ride with no transfer; board near Solana Beach Station. The reserve trails are up the hill from the beach. More: king tides and tide pools · North County toolkit.
Sources: NCTD schedule data, OpenStreetMap.
Beach-day help
Lunch or sunscreen picked up before the bus: PJ does one-stop errands for $35 a stop in Solana Beach, Del Mar and Cardiff (things, not passengers). Text PJ.
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Questions people ask
Can I take the bus from Solana Beach to Torrey Pines?
Yes. On Tuesday Oct 6, BREEZE 101 leaves Hwy 101 & Plaza St at 7:33am and reaches N Torrey Pines Rd & State Beach Reserve at 7:45am.
What time is the last bus back from Torrey Pines?
BREEZE 101 at 10:17pm from N Torrey Pines Rd & Torrey Pines State Beach.
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