Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA
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Explore forecastValid Tue 11:00 AM America/Los_Angeles · Source updated Mon 5:50 PM · Computed Mon 8:57 PM · CDIP, NOAA NWS, NOAA COOPS, Open-Meteo, NOAA CO-OPS
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Latest daily forecast · Mon, Oct 5 · America/Los_Angeles. Separate from the selected day above.
| Time | Surf | Quiver callSign in | Swell | Wind | Tide | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2:00 AM | 2.2 ft | — | 1.6 ft @ 17s WSW (0.5 ft @ 7s WNW) | 5 mph N | 0.6 ft · Rising | 100% |
| 5:00 AM | 2.2 ft | — | 1.6 ft @ 17s WSW (0.5 ft @ 7s WNW) | 3 mph NNW | 3.4 ft · Rising | 99% |
| 8:00 AM | 2.3 ft | — | 1.6 ft @ 16s SW (0.7 ft @ 8s WNW) | 5 mph W | 4.1 ft · Falling | 100% |
| 11:00 AM | 2 ft | — | 1.4 ft @ 16s WSW (0.7 ft @ 9s WNW) | 10 mph W | 2.7 ft · Falling | 100% |
| 2:00 PM | 2 ft | — | 1.4 ft @ 16s WSW (0.8 ft @ 8s WNW) | 6 mph NW | 3.1 ft · Rising | 99% |
| 5:00 PM | 2.4 ft | — | 1.7 ft @ 16s WSW (0.9 ft @ 13s S) | 6 mph NNW | 5.2 ft · Rising | 100% |
| 8:00 PM | 2.4 ft | — | 1.7 ft @ 16s WSW (1.4 ft @ 8s S) | 3 mph ENE | 4.3 ft · Falling | 99% |
| 11:00 PM | 2.4 ft | — | 2.1 ft @ 11s SSW (1.7 ft W) | 7 mph SW | 0.9 ft · Falling | 92% |
George's works best on a moderate west swell in the 2-4 foot range with light east winds holding the faces smooth. A higher tide fills in the shallow inside section and makes the waves more forgiving. It handles small swell surprisingly well, making it a great option when other spots are flat.
Selected day: 2026-10-05 · America/Los_Angeles