NOAA Ocean Update

Coastal Buoy Observations

Surf Alert: Water temperature is 72.9 °F and Wave height is 3.6 ft.

San Clemente Basin nearshore observations show water around the mid-70s with moderate wave activity, while Oceanside Offshore records warmer water. Expect mild conditions for most beachgoers; next strong tide windows are noted below.
Next high: 11:52 AM PST and Next low: 5:34 AM PST.

Primary Buoy
San Clemente Basin (32.5033, -118.0283)
Observation time Aug 30, 2026, 3:30 AM PST
Wave period 16.0 sec
Wind speed and direction 11.7 kt WNW
Water temperature graph

72.9 °F

Wave height graph

3.6 ft

Air temperature graph

70.7 °F

Secondary Buoy
Oceanside Offshore (33.1783, -117.4717)
Observation time Aug 30, 2026, 3:26 AM PST
Wave period 15.0 sec
Wind speed and direction Unavailable
Water temperature graph

77.4 °F

Wave height graph

4.9 ft

Air temperature graph Unavailable
Shore / Tide
San Diego shore (32.7156, -117.1767)
Observation time Aug 30, 2026, 3:54 AM PST
Current water level 1.279 ft
Tide 1 Low: 3:54 AM PST, 0.478 ft
Tide 2 High: 10:07 AM PST, 5.616 ft
Tide 3 Low: 4:15 PM PST, 1.036 ft
Tide 4 High: 10:12 PM PST, 5.178 ft
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