NOAA Ocean Update

Coastal Buoy Observations

Surf Alert: Water Temperature 73.6 °F, Wave Height 6.2 ft.

Water temperatures and wave heights are currently favorable at the primary buoy, with a warm 73.6 °F reading and noticeable swell. The next two high/low tide markers provide a sense of the upcoming cycle: 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 3:30 AM PST, Oct 29, 2026
Wave period 16.0 sec
Wind speed and direction 5.8 kt W
Water temperature graph 73.6 °F
Wave height graph Unavailable
Air temperature graph 66.6 °F

Secondary Buoy
Area / Location Oceanside Offshore (33.1783, -117.4717)
Observation time 3:26 AM PST, Oct 29, 2026
Wave period 15.4 sec
Wind speed and direction Unavailable
Water temperature graph 75.0 °F
Wave height graph 3.3 ft
Air temperature graph Unavailable

Shore / Tide
Area / Location San Diego shore (32.7156, -117.1767)
Observation time 3:26 AM PST, Oct 29, 2026
Current water level 4.038 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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