
The Surfer's Toolkit
Quick answers for the questions every surfer asks.
Surf tools that connect the quick check to the full forecast
Use these calculators when you need one clean answer: what the tide is doing, how a reported wave size translates, whether the wind is offshore, or when first light gives you enough visibility for a dawn patrol. Each tool is built for a fast pre-surf check, then points you back to Quiver's beach and forecast pages when you need the full call.
Start with the 7-day surf forecast, scan the surf map, or compare regional conditions with San Diego tide charts and San Diego water temperatures.

Tide Clock
Real-time tide height, next high/low, and 24-hour tide curve for any beach.

Wave Height Converter
Convert between feet, meters, Hawaiian scale, and back height instantly.

Offshore Wind Checker
Visual compass showing whether wind is offshore, onshore, or cross-shore at your break.

Dawn Patrol Calculator
First light, sunrise, and tide state at dawn — plan your morning session.

Surfboard Volume Calculator
Find the right board volume for your weight, skill level, and the waves you ride.

Swell Quality Analyzer
Understand how swell period and direction affect wave quality at your beach.

Water Quality Check
Bacteria levels and swim safety status from EPA monitoring stations. CA & HI.

Best Month to Surf
Month-by-month guide: wave heights, water temps, wetsuits, and crowd levels for every coast.