Torrey Pines Buoy Report and Forecast Link - This buoy reading is the best gauge of surf height at the launch, see my notes below

For ideal launching and kayak fishing conditions, the blue line on the top chart should be reading at or below 3 feet.  The red dotted line is the forecast swell height at the buoy.  The second chart is the swell period chart.

Swells with long period (>12 seconds) intervals don't really affect the La Jolla Shores launch much at all - as the canyon walls will refract the energy north to Blacks, and south to the Point.  

Short period waves, for example 4 feet at 6 second periods, can make the La Jolla Shores launch very dicey and you will get very wet at least!  This is known as a "windswell". 

A reading of 2 feet at 14 seconds is Lake Pacific. Dry launch.

A reading of 3 feet at 12 seconds might have an occasional small whitewater.  Easy launch.

A reading of 4 feet at 10 seconds is an intermediate launch, only dry if you "time it right".

A reading of 4 feet at 17 seconds should be an easy launch.

A reading of 6 feet at 6 seconds will flip most kayaks attempting to launch or land.

A reading of 6 feet at 17 seconds may result in a routine launch as the long-period swell energy is directed elsewhere down the beach where the waves may be up to 10 feet at Scripps Pier or Blacks.  

La Jolla Launch Camera - If it's light outside, this camera will give you a feel for the surf conditions at the La Jolla shores launch area. 

Tide Graph - Super low tides tend to cause small surf to be diminished, and very high tides can add size to the normally subdued surf height right at the launch.

TPO Buoy Energy Density - Gives a view into all swells period/direction registering at the Torrey Pines buoy, not just the dominant energy.

Current Wind - current wind conditions at Torrey Pines Glider Port/Blacks Beach.  Ideal conditions are when the wind is less than 10 knots, preferably 0 knots! 

Scripps Pier Wind Forecast - forecasts can change, but this is fairly reliable and can be used as a guide for what tomorrow may bring.

NWS La Jolla Forecast - forecast wind conditions from government sources.  Be very wary of winds above 15 knots in the forecast.  I really like to see the phrase "wind variable less than 10 knots" for optimal fish catching.

BigwatersEdge.com Messages - Timely La Jolla reports when the fish are biting. 

Bloodydecks.com Messages - Often contains great info in the messages area, click the "Forums" link.  Beware, ANYTHING goes on this forum and contains plenty of "adultish" material. 

SDFish.com Fishing Messages - All species, fresh and saltwater reports for San Diego. The freshwater bass has a big following here. You can learn plenty of fishing secrets lurking on these boards.  Can be up to the minute information.