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Swell and Good Conditions This Weekend (SD, LA, OC)

5.18.23 – On Friday, the forecast is looking promising with consistent 4-7ft waves expected throughout the day across OC, LA and SD. Some spots going overheadThe swell direction is predicted to be from the southwest with light offshore winds early…


Huntington beach pier surf report, courtesy Jeremy Bishop - Unsplash
Huntington Beach Surf Report & Forecast Guide

Huntington Beach is one of the most popular surf cities in California and is known for its consistent waves. However, the surf can vary depending on the weather, tides, and other factors. In this guide, we’ll give you everything you…


A Few Waves Across SoCal This Week

4.24.23 – We finally have some promising surf in the forecast for this week. We’ll start off Monday with weak northwest wind swell which will linger from the weekend. Winds nearshore shouldn’t be too bad but further offshore we could…


Sunny, But Small Surf Weekend Ahead In Socal

4.19.23 – Last week, it seemed like we were going to end up receiving some nice-sized northwest swell for this weekend. Unfortunately, that no longer looks to be the case. Instead, a region of high pressure is developing over the…


How to Read a Surf Forecast

Reading a surf forecast plays a crucial role in determining whether you’ll score perfect surf or end up struggling with choppy conditions. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know about reading and interpreting surf reports and…


Light Round of Combo Swell In SoCal This Weekend

This weekend looks pretty quiet for the most part especially Friday and the first half of Saturday. The lingering NW swell from earlier this week will last through the first half of the weekend before we get a second round…


Sunny and Warmer Days Ahead as Rain Moves Out of Southern California

3.31 – 4.2: Good news for this weekend as rain shuts off on Thursday leaving us dry, sunny, and warmer beginning Friday. Highs progressively get warmer through the weekend so by Sunday, we’ll be near 70 degrees. The weekend starts…


Understanding Surf Wave Period

Wave periods can be confusing for a surfer.  To help you out, we’ve compiled some science to help you understand what wave periods are, how they are measured, factors that affect them, and how to use this knowledge to your…


Weekend Forecast (Southern California)

Overview: (February 10 – 12)  After a fairly calm week, this weekend is shaping up to be pretty active across SoCal. Models have come into agreement that a system that’s currently producing 25-30’ waves will make its way down the…