Surf Report for San Diego California
# San Diego County Surf Report Hey surfers, it's Friday afternoon and we've got some serious action brewing for your weekend. The National Weather Service is calling a Beach Hazards Statement that runs through Monday evening, and you're gonna want to pay attention to what's coming. Let's talk about what's firing up today through Saturday. We're looking at three to five feet of surf with sets punching up to six feet. That's a solid swell, but here's the thing: we've got a HIGH rip current risk in effect. That means life threatening rip currents are likely, so if you're heading out, know your stuff. Swim near lifeguard stations, don't panic if you get caught, and swim parallel to shore if you need to escape the current. Water temperature is running between 65 and 70 degrees, so you might want to throw on a wetsuit depending on your cold water tolerance. We're dealing with mixed swell coming from 210 and 280 degrees, which is giving us some interesting wave angles. No thunderstorm activity expected, so at least we don't have to worry about lightning strikes. Now let's check the tides because they matter more than you might think. Low tide hits early tomorrow morning around 3:49 AM at La Jolla, sitting at negative 1.1 feet. High tide comes in around 10:19 AM at 3.5 feet. Then we drop back down to a low of 1.9 feet in the early afternoon around 2:44 PM before we get another high tide at 9:10 PM reaching 6.8 feet. Those afternoon and evening tides are going to shape the break differently, so time your session accordingly. Moving into Sunday, conditions stay pretty consistent. We're expecting three to five feet of surf, and yeah, that HIGH rip current risk is still hanging around. This is not a day to take the ocean lightly. The mixed swell continues from the same angles, keeping that energy moving in from the southwest and west. Water temps stay comfortable in that 65 to 70 degree range. Sunday's tides follow a similar pattern. Early morning low at 4:36 AM at negative 1.6 feet, which is actually lower than Saturday. Mid-morning high at 11:16 AM reaches 3.6 feet. Afternoon low around 3:33 PM sits at 2.0 feet, and then we've got another evening high tide at 9:57 PM pushing 7.0 feet. The key takeaway here is that you've got good surf conditions this weekend, but mother ocean is demanding respect. Those rip currents are no joke. If you're not experienced with reading ocean conditions, stick close to lifeguard towers and surf with a buddy. The water temperature is inviting enough that you won't get hypothermia in thirty minutes, but respect the power of the sea. No thunderstorms expected, so at least the sky will cooperate. Get out there, have fun, stay safe, and we'll see you in the lineup. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta
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