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Explore forecastValid Tue 2:00 PM America/Los_Angeles · Source updated Mon 5:01 PM · Computed Mon 6:57 PM · CDIP, NOAA NWS, NOAA COOPS, Open-Meteo, NOAA CO-OPS
Forecast accuracy & methodologyToday by time
Latest daily forecast · Mon, Sep 28 · America/Los_Angeles. Separate from the selected day above.
| Time | Surf | Quiver callSign in | Swell | Wind | Tide | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2:00 AM | 3.3 ft | — | 3.2 ft @ 11s SSW (1.3 ft @ 6s W) | 0 mph SW | 1.1 ft · Rising | 95% |
| 5:00 AM | 3.3 ft | — | 3.3 ft @ 11s SSW (1.6 ft @ 6s W) | 4 mph SE | 3.6 ft · Rising | 94% |
| 8:00 AM | 3.3 ft | — | 2.3 ft @ 11s SW (1.3 ft @ 12s SSE) | 7 mph WSW | 5.2 ft · Rising | 100% |
| 11:00 AM | 3.6 ft | — | 2.5 ft @ 13s SW (1.6 ft @ 11s SSE) | 10 mph W | 3.5 ft · Falling | 100% |
| 2:00 PM | 3.6 ft | — | 2.5 ft @ 13s SW (1.6 ft @ 11s S) | 9 mph W | 0.9 ft · Falling | 99% |
| 5:00 PM | 4 ft | — | 2.9 ft @ 12s SW (1.6 ft @ 11s S) | 10 mph WNW | 0.1 ft · Rising | 100% |
| 8:00 PM | 4 ft | — | 2.9 ft @ 12s SW (1.6 ft @ 10s S) | 6 mph NNW | 2.2 ft · Rising | 99% |
| 11:00 PM | 3.2 ft | — | 3 ft @ 6s W (1.8 ft @ 9s SSW) | 5 mph E | 4.2 ft · Falling | 92% |
West to northwest swells in the 3-5 foot range with light east or northeast winds. Mid-tide on the drop produces the most defined peaks. Ponto handles a wide swell window but tends to close out over 6 feet. Fall glassy mornings and small winter pulses are the sweet spot.
Selected day: 2026-09-28 · America/Los_Angeles