Coastal Buoy Observations
Surf Alert: 71.8 °F water temperature and 3.9 ft wave height.
Water temperatures at the primary buoy and nearby secondary buoy are showing warm readings, with a moderate wave height. The latest shore level remains within typical range. Next high: 11:52 AM PST and Next low: 5:34 AM PST.
| Primary Buoy | |
|---|---|
| Area / Location | San Clemente Basin (32.5033, -118.0283) |
| Observation time | 5:50 PM PST, Aug 20, 2026 |
| Wave period | 13 sec |
| Wind speed and direction | 5.8 kt WNW |
| Water temperature graph |
71.8 °F |
| Wave height graph |
3.9 ft |
| Air temperature graph |
69.6 °F |
| Secondary Buoy | |
|---|---|
| Area / Location | Oceanside Offshore (33.1783, -117.4717) |
| Observation time | 5:56 PM PST, Aug 20, 2026 |
| Wave period | 14.3 sec |
| Wind speed and direction | Unavailable |
| Water temperature graph |
75.6 °F |
| Water height graph |
2.6 ft |
| Air temperature graph |
Unavailable |
| Shore / Tide | |
|---|---|
| Area / Location | San Diego shore (32.7156, -117.1767) |
| Observation time | 5:56 PM PST, Aug 20, 2026 |
| Current water level | 4.33 ft |
| Tide 1 | Low: 5:34 AM PST, -0.029 ft |
| Tide 2 | High: 11:52 AM PST, 5.523 ft |
| Tide 3 | Low: 5:50 PM PST, 1.172 ft |
| Tide 4 | High: 11:47 PM PST, 5.427 ft |
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