Pipes
3ft·intermediate
Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA
71
Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA
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Explore forecastValid Sun 5:00 PM America/Los_Angeles · Source updated Sun 2:50 PM · Computed Sun 4:59 PM · CDIP, NOAA NWS, NOAA COOPS, NOAA CO-OPS
Forecast accuracy & methodologyToday by time
Latest daily forecast · Sun, Oct 11 · America/Los_Angeles. Separate from the selected day above.
| Time | Surf | Quiver call | Swell | Wind | Tide | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2:00 AM | 2.6 ft | — | 2.4 ft @ 20s WSW (1 ft @ 9s WNW) | 3 mph SW | 1.8 ft · Falling | 99% |
| 5:00 AM | 5.5 ft | — | 5.3 ft @ 6s W (2.7 ft @ 10s SSW) | 25 mph W | 1.8 ft · Rising | 100% |
| 8:00 AM | 5.7 ft | — | 5.3 ft @ 18s SW (2.2 ft @ 10s SSW) | 20 mph SW | 5.1 ft · Rising | 100% |
| 11:00 AM | 5.7 ft | — | 5.3 ft @ 18s SW (3 ft @ 7s S) | 18 mph SSW | 5.4 ft · Falling | 99% |
| 2:00 PM | 5.2 ft | — | 4.9 ft @ 12s WSW (3.9 ft @ 9s S) | 13 mph SSW | 1.7 ft · Falling | 100% |
| 5:00 PM | 5.2 ft | Best window | 4.9 ft @ 12s WSW (3.3 ft @ 9s S) | 13 mph SSW | 0 ft · Rising | 99% |
| 8:00 PM | 5 ft | — | 3.5 ft @ 7s WNW (2.6 ft @ 10s SSW) | 12 mph SSW | 2.7 ft · Rising | 92% |
| 11:00 PM | 5.4 ft | — | 2.7 ft @ 8s WNW (2.6 ft @ 14s SSW) | 10 mph SW | 4.2 ft · Falling | 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: 2026-10-11 · America/Los_Angeles
