Pipes
2.4ft·intermediate
Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA
83
Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA
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Explore forecastValid Sun 5:00 PM America/Los_Angeles · Source updated Sun 10:01 AM · Computed Sun 12:49 PM · CDIP, NOAA NWS, NOAA COOPS, Open-Meteo, NOAA CO-OPS
Forecast accuracy & methodologyToday by time
Latest daily forecast · Sun, Sep 27 · America/Los_Angeles. Separate from the selected day above.
| Time | Surf | Quiver callSign in | Swell | Wind | Tide | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2:00 AM | 2.4 ft | — | 2.1 ft @ 14s SW (1.4 ft @ 6s WNW) | 1 mph SE | 2.2 ft · Falling | 100% |
| 5:00 AM | 2.3 ft | — | 2.2 ft @ 13s SW (1.5 ft @ 6s WNW) | 2 mph NW | 2.5 ft · Rising | 100% |
| 8:00 AM | 2.8 ft | — | 2.5 ft @ 14s SW (1.3 ft @ 7s WNW) | 5 mph W | 5.8 ft · Falling | 100% |
| 11:00 AM | 2.8 ft | — | 2.5 ft @ 14s SW (1.2 ft @ 7s WNW) | 5 mph WSW | 3 ft · Falling | 99% |
| 2:00 PM | 2.8 ft | — | 3.1 ft @ 11s SSW (1.3 ft @ 6s WNW) | 6 mph WNW | 0.2 ft · Rising | 92% |
| 5:00 PM | 2.7 ft | — | 3 ft @ 10s SSW (0.7 ft @ 19s SW) | 5 mph NW | 2.5 ft · Rising | 91% |
| 8:00 PM | 2.6 ft | — | 2.8 ft @ 10s SSW (0.9 ft @ 17s SW) | 5 mph W | 4.7 ft · Falling | 89% |
| 11:00 PM | 2.6 ft | — | 2.8 ft @ 10s SSW (0.9 ft @ 18s SW) | 5 mph NW | 2.9 ft · Falling | 88% |
San Elijo lights up on a west-northwest swell in the 3-5 foot range with light offshore winds from the east. A medium incoming tide cleans up the peaks and keeps the inside section from getting too shallow. Early morning glass before the sea breeze kicks in around 11 AM is prime time.
Selected day: 2026-09-27 · America/Los_Angeles
