Pipes
2.3ft·intermediate
Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA
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Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA
"San Diego County" by sergei.gussev · BY via OpenverseTomorrow
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Explore forecastValid Thu 2:40 PM America/Los_Angeles · Computed Wed 6:53 PM
Forecast accuracy & methodologyToday by time
Latest daily forecast · Wed, Nov 11 · America/Los_Angeles. Separate from the selected day above.
| Time | Surf | Quiver callSign in | Swell | Wind | Tide | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:00 AM | 3.2 ft | — | 2.8 ft @ 15s WSW (0.9 ft @ 12s W) | 5 mph E | 4.3 ft · Falling | 100% |
| 4:00 AM | 2.9 ft | — | 2.5 ft @ 16s W (0.9 ft @ 12s W) | 5 mph E | 4.2 ft · Rising | 100% |
| 7:00 AM | 2.9 ft | — | 2.5 ft @ 16s W (1.2 ft @ 13s W) | 8 mph ESE | 6.5 ft · Rising | 99% |
| 10:00 AM | 3.2 ft | — | 2.9 ft @ 15s W (1.8 ft @ 13s SSW) | 6 mph WNW | 7 ft · Falling | 100% |
| 1:00 PM | 3.6 ft | — | 3.2 ft @ 15s W (1.8 ft @ 13s SSW) | 10 mph NW | 4 ft · Falling | 100% |
| 4:00 PM | 3.6 ft | — | 3.2 ft @ 15s W (1.8 ft @ 13s SSW) | 9 mph NW | 1.3 ft · Falling | 99% |
| 7:00 PM | 3.6 ft | — | 3.2 ft @ 15s W (1.9 ft @ 13s SSW) | 3 mph W | 2.5 ft · Rising | 98% |
| 10:00 PM | 2.5 ft | — | 2.4 ft @ 10s W (1.2 ft @ 12s W) | 6 mph ESE | 4.6 ft · Rising | 91% |
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: 2026-11-11 · America/Los_Angeles
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