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Ugh we have another high tide trying (and succeeding) to bury the surf through the morning…still we have some building WNW-NW swell (280-300) that will be filling in pretty steadily and a few of our breaks are going to be able to work through the tide. Definitely expect the biggest surf to show through South County…with North County being smaller and less consistent thanks to the usual island shadowing.
Average WNW facing spots will have surf in the chest-shoulder high range with some head high sets showing as the tide drops. The standout NW facing spots, again mostly in South County, will have more consistent head high and overhead surf with sets going a few feet overhead, and bigger at times on the lower tides.
Sunday looks pretty similar to Saturday…but the swell periods will be a little shorter which sort of changes the swells focus at a few spots. Expect another morning tide-swamp…and then gradual improvement in both size and consistency as the tide drops off.
Winds look a little funky on Saturday…sort of light/variable to light onshore for the morning with more texture showing at the really open beaches. WNW-NW winds come onshore around 10-15+ knots for the afternoon. Sunday looks cleaner with light offshore flow for the morning and mostly calm to variable onshore flow holding through most of the day.
Here are the tides…have a great weekend!
01/30/2010 Saturday
02:28AM LST 0.9 L
08:31AM LST 6.7 H
03:30PM LST -1.7 L
09:42PM LST 4.7 H
01/31/2010 Sunday
03:17AM LST 0.6 L
09:17AM LST 6.3 H
04:07PM LST -1.4 L
10:20PM LST 4.9 H
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Friday, January 29, 2010
Thursday, January 28, 2010
San Diego Surf Forecast - for Friday - 1/29/2010
Make sure to read the full region forecast it has more complete details on the incoming swell and regional conditions. Click here for the full forecast www.socalsurf.com.
The tide kills most of our surf through the morning...so expect a slow soft start for most areas. As the tide drops off we will see improvement for most of the WNW-NW exposed areas. North County will be pretty small overall thanks to shadowing from Catalina and San Clemente islands…look for mostly knee-waist high waves with a few waist high+ sets sneaking into the better combo spots (there is a little S-SSW swell out in the water too). South County standouts will be in the chest-shoulder high range on sets…and maybe a few shoulder high+ sets at best spots.
New WNW-NW swell (280-300) starts filling in later in the day…possibly helping to increase size and consistency a touch at the best NW facing breaks as we head toward the end of the day. I am not expecting a ton of new surf before the sun sets, but it will be worth at least giving the top spots some sort of check if the winds seem light.
Light and variable to light offshore winds for the morning. WNW-NW winds around 10-15 knots expected for the afternoon…possibly lightening up around sundown.
Here are the tides…
01/29/2010 Friday
01:40AM LST 1.3 L
07:45AM LST 6.7 H
02:52PM LST -1.7 L
09:07PM LST 4.4 H
The tide kills most of our surf through the morning...so expect a slow soft start for most areas. As the tide drops off we will see improvement for most of the WNW-NW exposed areas. North County will be pretty small overall thanks to shadowing from Catalina and San Clemente islands…look for mostly knee-waist high waves with a few waist high+ sets sneaking into the better combo spots (there is a little S-SSW swell out in the water too). South County standouts will be in the chest-shoulder high range on sets…and maybe a few shoulder high+ sets at best spots.
New WNW-NW swell (280-300) starts filling in later in the day…possibly helping to increase size and consistency a touch at the best NW facing breaks as we head toward the end of the day. I am not expecting a ton of new surf before the sun sets, but it will be worth at least giving the top spots some sort of check if the winds seem light.
Light and variable to light offshore winds for the morning. WNW-NW winds around 10-15 knots expected for the afternoon…possibly lightening up around sundown.
Here are the tides…
01/29/2010 Friday
01:40AM LST 1.3 L
07:45AM LST 6.7 H
02:52PM LST -1.7 L
09:07PM LST 4.4 H
Thursday, November 19, 2009
San Diego Surf Forecast – Friday – Smaller WNW-NW swell mix…but still fun
The Swell
The mix of WNW-NW swell (280-300 but with more energy in the 290-300 range) and some weak SW swell (200-220) will back down on Friday. Look for the biggest, most consistent surf through the morning and further shrinkage by the afternoon.
Waves
Average WNW-NW facing spots, like most of North County, will be in the waist-chest high range through the morning…with a few chest-shoulder high sets sneaking through before the tide gets too high. Top NW facing spots through South County will have surf in the chest-shoulder high range with some head high…maybe even head high+ sets early in the morning but will become smaller and less consistent as we head towards the afternoon.
Winds
Look for light and variable winds through the morning…even a few pockets of light E-ESE-SE offshore winds in some areas. Increasing clouds and light/moderate NW winds 10-14 knots move in through the afternoon. Chance for some light showers later in the night.
San Diego County Tides
11/20/2009 Friday
03:46AM LST 2.7 L
10:00AM LST 5.3 H
05:44PM LST 0.1 L
The mix of WNW-NW swell (280-300 but with more energy in the 290-300 range) and some weak SW swell (200-220) will back down on Friday. Look for the biggest, most consistent surf through the morning and further shrinkage by the afternoon.
Waves
Average WNW-NW facing spots, like most of North County, will be in the waist-chest high range through the morning…with a few chest-shoulder high sets sneaking through before the tide gets too high. Top NW facing spots through South County will have surf in the chest-shoulder high range with some head high…maybe even head high+ sets early in the morning but will become smaller and less consistent as we head towards the afternoon.
Winds
Look for light and variable winds through the morning…even a few pockets of light E-ESE-SE offshore winds in some areas. Increasing clouds and light/moderate NW winds 10-14 knots move in through the afternoon. Chance for some light showers later in the night.
San Diego County Tides
11/20/2009 Friday
03:46AM LST 2.7 L
10:00AM LST 5.3 H
05:44PM LST 0.1 L
Sunday, November 15, 2009
San Diego Surf Forecast – Monday – Clean with a side of morning swampthing
The Swell
We will have a mix of small WNW-NW windswell, some weak SW swell (190-210), and some new, but background, NW swell (295-300) from a little further out in the NPAC.
Waves
The tide continues to be an issue through the early morning but a few of the best high tide breaks may have some rideable peaks as we try to power through the 6’+ high tide. As the tide drops look for the average spots to see surf in the knee-waist high+ range while the standout NW facing combo breaks see some knee-chest high surf with a few chest high+ waves sneaking as we get closer to the low tide.
Winds
Light offshore to light and variable winds on tap through the morning and W-WNW winds around 10-12 knots for the afternoon. Looks clean through the first half of the day.
Light and variable to light offshore winds will be on tap Sunday morning. NW winds 10-15+ knots move in through the afternoon.
San Diego County Tides
11/16/2009 Monday
01:36AM LST 1.7 L
07:47AM LST 6.3 H
03:00PM LST -0.8 L
09:15PM LST 3.9 H
We will have a mix of small WNW-NW windswell, some weak SW swell (190-210), and some new, but background, NW swell (295-300) from a little further out in the NPAC.
Waves
The tide continues to be an issue through the early morning but a few of the best high tide breaks may have some rideable peaks as we try to power through the 6’+ high tide. As the tide drops look for the average spots to see surf in the knee-waist high+ range while the standout NW facing combo breaks see some knee-chest high surf with a few chest high+ waves sneaking as we get closer to the low tide.
Winds
Light offshore to light and variable winds on tap through the morning and W-WNW winds around 10-12 knots for the afternoon. Looks clean through the first half of the day.
Light and variable to light offshore winds will be on tap Sunday morning. NW winds 10-15+ knots move in through the afternoon.
San Diego County Tides
11/16/2009 Monday
01:36AM LST 1.7 L
07:47AM LST 6.3 H
03:00PM LST -0.8 L
09:15PM LST 3.9 H
Friday, November 13, 2009
San Diego Surf Forecast – Weekend Waves – More windswell…but with a little cleanup on Sunday
The Swell
WNW-NW windswell will peak into early Saturday, fade slightly through midday and then increase again in the afternoon. Look for the windswell (and a small SW swell) to fade through the day on Sunday.
Waves
Saturday looks pretty ugh…high tide and building onshore winds will keep things from ever getting very surfable…though there may be a couple of random surf pockets if you have a spot that can handle the mix of tide/windswell. Most breaks will be in the waist-chest high range (if they can power through the tide), while the standout NW windswell spots see some chest-shoulder high+ sets.
Sunday looks cleaner but the tide will continue to be an issue…more swampy waist-chest high waves on tap for the morning…with a few chest-shoulder high+ sets sneaking into the top spots as the tide drops. Look for smaller, less consistent, surf by the afternoon.
Winds
Mostly light and variable onshore winds and a bunch of areas with minor texture for the morning. Look for some moderate W-WNW winds in the 10-15+ knot range for the afternoon.
San Diego County Tides
11/14/2009 Saturday
12:27AM LST 1.1 L
06:42AM LST 6.2 H
01:41PM LST -0.5 L
07:44PM LST 4.1 H
11/15/2009 Sunday
01:02AM LST 1.5 L
07:15AM LST 6.3 H
02:21PM LST -0.7 L
08:30PM LST 4.0 H
WNW-NW windswell will peak into early Saturday, fade slightly through midday and then increase again in the afternoon. Look for the windswell (and a small SW swell) to fade through the day on Sunday.
Waves
Saturday looks pretty ugh…high tide and building onshore winds will keep things from ever getting very surfable…though there may be a couple of random surf pockets if you have a spot that can handle the mix of tide/windswell. Most breaks will be in the waist-chest high range (if they can power through the tide), while the standout NW windswell spots see some chest-shoulder high+ sets.
Sunday looks cleaner but the tide will continue to be an issue…more swampy waist-chest high waves on tap for the morning…with a few chest-shoulder high+ sets sneaking into the top spots as the tide drops. Look for smaller, less consistent, surf by the afternoon.
Winds
Mostly light and variable onshore winds and a bunch of areas with minor texture for the morning. Look for some moderate W-WNW winds in the 10-15+ knot range for the afternoon.
San Diego County Tides
11/14/2009 Saturday
12:27AM LST 1.1 L
06:42AM LST 6.2 H
01:41PM LST -0.5 L
07:44PM LST 4.1 H
11/15/2009 Sunday
01:02AM LST 1.5 L
07:15AM LST 6.3 H
02:21PM LST -0.7 L
08:30PM LST 4.0 H
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
San Diego Surf Forecast – Thursday – Fading combo and building windswell
The Swell
Not a lot of changes for early Thursday…we will still have a mix of sort of holding NW-energy (290-300) and some weak background SW swell (200-220) as well as some small local windswell. Look for the windswell to start to increase by later in the afternoon…this will continue to build overnight and into Friday.
Waves
Look for the average spots hold around knee-waist high on Thursday. Top NW facing breaks, in South County, will have waist-chest high waves with some rare chest high+ sets at times. Unfortunately we can expect swampy shape through the dawn patrol as the high tide peaks right before sunrise.
Winds
Mostly light and variable onshore winds and a bunch of areas with minor texture for the morning. Look for some moderate W-WNW winds in the 10-15+ knot range for the afternoon.
San Diego County Tides
11/12/2009 Thursday
05:36AM LST 5.5 H
12:11PM LST 0.6 L
05:57PM LST 4.2 H
11:50PM LST 0.8 L
Not a lot of changes for early Thursday…we will still have a mix of sort of holding NW-energy (290-300) and some weak background SW swell (200-220) as well as some small local windswell. Look for the windswell to start to increase by later in the afternoon…this will continue to build overnight and into Friday.
Waves
Look for the average spots hold around knee-waist high on Thursday. Top NW facing breaks, in South County, will have waist-chest high waves with some rare chest high+ sets at times. Unfortunately we can expect swampy shape through the dawn patrol as the high tide peaks right before sunrise.
Winds
Mostly light and variable onshore winds and a bunch of areas with minor texture for the morning. Look for some moderate W-WNW winds in the 10-15+ knot range for the afternoon.
San Diego County Tides
11/12/2009 Thursday
05:36AM LST 5.5 H
12:11PM LST 0.6 L
05:57PM LST 4.2 H
11:50PM LST 0.8 L
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
San Diego Surf Forecast – Small and textured…my favorite
The Swell
San Diego will see a mix of backing down NW swell (290-300 but most of the energy closer to 295-300), some minor SW energy (200-220), and some leftover local windswell.
Waves
Most spots will be in the knee high range…and inconsistent…and mostly shorebreak as the high tide fills in…did I mention the onshore texture yet? Nevermind I think you get the picture. The better NW facing breaks and excellent combo spots are going to be in the knee-waist high range on sets…maybe even rideable if you break out the longboard on the lower tides. Unfortunately even the best spots are going to get hammered by the 6.3’ high tide that peaks around 9:30am.
Winds
Look for variable onshore flow during the morning but with winds remaining mostly light in the 4-6 knot range. Look for more texture around the pockets of fog that will be roaming around the county in the morning. W-SW winds around 10-12 knots move in by the afternoon.
San Diego County Tides
03:12AM LST 2.2 L
09:32AM LST 6.3 H
05:07PM LST -0.6 L
11:41PM LST 3.4 H
San Diego will see a mix of backing down NW swell (290-300 but most of the energy closer to 295-300), some minor SW energy (200-220), and some leftover local windswell.
Waves
Most spots will be in the knee high range…and inconsistent…and mostly shorebreak as the high tide fills in…did I mention the onshore texture yet? Nevermind I think you get the picture. The better NW facing breaks and excellent combo spots are going to be in the knee-waist high range on sets…maybe even rideable if you break out the longboard on the lower tides. Unfortunately even the best spots are going to get hammered by the 6.3’ high tide that peaks around 9:30am.
Winds
Look for variable onshore flow during the morning but with winds remaining mostly light in the 4-6 knot range. Look for more texture around the pockets of fog that will be roaming around the county in the morning. W-SW winds around 10-12 knots move in by the afternoon.
San Diego County Tides
03:12AM LST 2.2 L
09:32AM LST 6.3 H
05:07PM LST -0.6 L
11:41PM LST 3.4 H
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