Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Los Angeles Surf Forecast – Wednesday – Clean and surfy

The Swell
NW swell (290-300), some WNW-NW leftovers, and some small SW swell (200-220) will continue to hold on Wednesday...but may lose a little steam by the afternoon.



Waves
Look for mostly knee-waist high surf at the average exposed spots...mostly the beach breaks through North County but with smaller, less consistent waves as you get closer to Santa Monica. The better NW facing breaks in the South Bay will be in the waist-chest high range while the standout NW spots see some chest-shoulder high sets.

Winds
N-NE winds around 10-15 knots for the morning with some gusts hitting in the 20-25 knot range in the wind prone areas, namely from County Line down through Pt Dume. NW winds around 10-12 knots develop for the afternoon and then back down slowly through the afternoon.

Los Angeles Tides
11/25/2009 Wed
04:35AM LST 4.4 H
10:43AM LST 2.5 L
03:43PM LST 3.5 H
10:05PM LST 1.3 L

Friday, November 20, 2009

Los Angeles Surf Forecast – The Weekend – More WNW-NW swell

The Swell
Saturday starts off with some new WNW-NW swell (280-300) starting to show early in the day but not getting a ton of new size on the beach for the morning. The WNW-NW builds in through Saturday afternoon and peaks throughout the day on Sunday. Small, much less consistent, SW energy (200-220) holds in the background.





Waves
Saturday will start off a little slow through the early morning…but the new swell will be just starting to show. Still we will have enough energy from the previous swell for the average spots to hold on to waist high+ sets, while the standouts in the South Bay see some chest-shoulder high+ waves. Look for bigger and more consistent surf to fill in through the afternoon, likely putting some head high+ sized sets in before dark.

The WNW-NW’er peaks on Sunday with consistent chest-head high surf at the average exposed breaks. Top NW facing spots…again mostly in the South Bay will have shoulder-head high+ surf fairly consistently and sets going a couple of feet overhead at times. Looks like points and reefs will have the best shape but expect smaller less consistent sets in those areas.

Winds
Variable S-SE winds move through LA on Saturday morning…mostly light but swirling around enough to push some bump in the more exposed areas. Building NW winds 10-15+ knots move in through the afternoon.

Sunday look for light and variable to light offshore winds early in the morning. Lighter winds through midday…and then building NW winds 10-15+ knots for the afternoon.

Los Angeles Tides
11/21/2009 Sat
01:08AM LST 3.5 H
04:29AM LST 3.1 L
10:49AM LST 5.0 H
06:46PM LST 0.4 L

11/22/2009 Sun
02:20AM LST 3.6 H
05:33AM LST 3.3 L
11:36AM LST 4.7 H
07:39PM LST 0.7 L

Thursday, November 19, 2009

Los Angeles Surf Forecast – Friday – Fading WNW-NW swell

The Swell
The mix of WNW-NW swell (280-300 but with more energy in the 290-300 range) and some weak SW swell (200-220) will back down on Friday. Look for the biggest, most consistent surf through the morning and further shrinkage by the afternoon.



Waves
The surf backs down a bit on Friday…average spots drop into the knee-waist high range…with some chest high sets at the better NW facing breaks. Look for the top NW facing spots, mostly in the South Bay, to pull in chest-shoulder high waves with a few head high sets still sneaking in through the early morning. Shape will be a bit walled…but you might find an occasional corner off the well-groomed sandbars or structures that can help break up the swell.

Winds
Look for light and variable winds through the morning…even a few pockets of light offshore in some areas. Increasing clouds and light/moderate NW winds 10-14 knots move in through the afternoon. Chance for some light showers later in the night.

Los Angeles Tides
11/20/2009 Friday
12:04AM LST 3.5 H
03:48AM LST 2.9 L
10:10AM LST 5.5 H
05:56PM LST 0.1 L

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Los Angeles Surf Forecast – Thursday – WNW-NW swell peaks

The Swell
WNW-NW swell (280-300 but with most of the energy around 290-300) will peak on Thursday as it mixes with some background SW swell (200-220).



Waves
Look for the average WNW-NW facing breaks to be in the waist-chest high range on Thursday. Better exposed spots, mostly through the South Bay, will be more waist-shoulder high with some inconsistent sets. Standout NW facing breaks in the South Bay will have surf in the chest-head high range with some overhead sets mixing in on the lower tides.

Winds
Look for light and variable to light offshore winds for the morning, some patchy fog in spots as well. Variable…mostly onshore…flow builds in through the afternoon but stays around 5-10 knots.

Los Angeles Tides
11/19/2009 Thursday
03:15AM LST 2.7 L
09:35AM LST 5.8 H
05:11PM LST -0.2 L

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Los Angeles Surf Forecast – Wednesday – Building WNW-NW swell

The Swell
A new mix of WNW-NW swell (280-300 degrees but with the main push of energy around 290-300) will fill in throughout the day. Small SW swell (200-220) will also increase slightly in the background. Look for most spots to start small (and tide swamped) but expect more size to arrive as the swell fills in more in the afternoon.





Waves
There will be a little bit of new WNW-NW energy showing in the morning but I think it is going to have a lot of trouble breaking through the early morning high tide. Expect more ankle-knee high lines through the morning. A few of the South Bay breaks see some waist-high+ shorebreak through the first part of the day.

By the afternoon as the tide drops and the swell increases we can expect the average WNW-NW facing spots to be in the waist-chest high+ range while the standout South Bay spots see some chest-shoulder high+ surf. The best breaks may have some head high+ sets arriving right around sundown…but more of the energy will be arriving after dark.

Winds
Look for light and variable winds through the morning…possibly with a slight eddish tint to them…but mostly clean overall. NW winds 10-15+ knots move in through the afternoon and hold through the end of the day.

Los Angeles Tides
11/18/2009 Wednesday
02:43AM LST 2.5 L
09:02AM LST 6.1 H
04:29PM LST -0.5 L
11:10PM LST 3.7 H

Monday, November 16, 2009

Los Angeles Surf Forecast – Tuesday – someone turn on the wave machine…please

The Swell
Leftover WNW-NW energy…mostly local windswell and a trace of SW swell…really I wouldn’t have known these swells were in the water, let alone mention them, if we had something real to ride.



Waves
Lots of ankle-high+ lines breaking soft and close to shore through the morning. A few of the South Bay breaks see some waist-high+ shorebreak…might not even be enough to skim (if you are so inclined). Lower tide will let a few knee-knee high+ waves sneak through the average spots. Top spots will eventually see knee-waist high+ lines as the water drains off the beach.

Winds
Light offshore to light and variable winds on tap through the morning and W-WNW winds around 10-12 knots for the afternoon. Looks clean through the first half of the day.

Los Angeles Tides
11/17/2009 Tuesday
02:12AM LST 2.2 L
08:30AM LST 6.4 H
03:49PM LST -0.7 L
10:22PM LST 3.8 H

Sunday, November 15, 2009

Los Angeles Surf Forecast – Monday – Clean with a few weak (but rideable) lines

The Swell
We will have a mix of small WNW-NW windswell, some weak SW swell (190-210), and some new, but background, NW swell (295-300) from a little further out in the NPAC.



Waves
The high tide continues to be a problem through the morning…but winds and weather should cooperate long enough to give us a few glassy ones as the tide drops. Average spots can expect surf in the knee high+ range on inconsistent sets. Standout combo spots, mostly the NW facing ones, will be in the knee-waist high range with a few rare chest high sets showing as the tide backs down.

Winds
Light offshore to light and variable winds on tap through the morning and W-WNW winds around 10-12 knots for the afternoon. Looks clean through the first half of the day.

Los Angeles Tides
11/16/2009 Monday
01:40AM LST 2.0 L
07:58AM LST 6.5 H
03:10PM LST -0.8 L
09:36PM LST 4.0 H

Friday, November 13, 2009

Los Angeles Surf Forecast – Weekend Waves – Yeah more windswell…

The Swell
WNW-NW windswell will peak into early Saturday, fade slightly through midday and then increase again in the afternoon. Look for the windswell (and a small SW swell) to fade through the day on Sunday.





Waves
Saturday will see swampy morning shape as the high tide peaks right at the dawn patrol…and by the time the tide drops the winds will get on it…so if you couldn’t tell the surf doesn’t look all that fun. Wave heights will hold around knee-waist high at the average spots while the standout South Bay breaks see some chest-shoulder high sets.

By Sunday we will still have to power through the morning high tide…but overall conditions will improve…hopefully staying clean long enough for the tide to drop. Look for more knee-waist high waves on Sunday…standout breaks will be in the chest high range…maybe a little bigger, but fading as the windswell and the tide drop.

Winds
Saturday will see variable onshore flow for the morning…mostly below 10-knots but starting to get some texture on the water early (if it ever lets up from Friday night). Look for NW winds around 10-20 knots for the afternoon.

N-NE winds around 10-15+ knots will be on tap Sunday morning. NW winds 10-15+ knots move in through the afternoon.

Los Angeles Tides
11/14/2009 Saturday
12:33AM LST 1.3 L
06:56AM LST 6.3 H
01:50PM LST -0.4 L
08:02PM LST 4.2 H

11/15/2009 Sunday
01:08AM LST 1.7 L
07:27AM LST 6.5 H
02:31PM LST -0.7 L
08:50PM LST 4.1 H

Thursday, November 12, 2009

Los Angeles Surf Forecast – Friday – I (heart) windswell…well no, not really

The Swell
New NW windswell moves into the region throughout the day as local winds increase. Small SW swell (200-220) holds in the background.



Waves
Average spots will be in the knee high range through the morning…while the better NW facing breaks in the South Bay stay closer to waist high. Building afternoon WNW-NW windswell will add some size to the winter breaks, pushing wave heights into the waist-chest high+ range, but onshore winds are likely to hack up conditions.

Winds
Looks like light onshore/sideshore N-NW winds for the morning…mostly in the 5-10 knot range. Look for NW winds 10-20 knots for the afternoon…possibly stronger around sundown.

Los Angeles Tides
11/13/2009 Friday
06:24AM LST 6.0 H
01:07PM LST 0.1 L
07:11PM LST 4.3 H

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Los Angeles Surf Forecast – Thursday – Leftovers with a side of bumpy

The Swell
Our swell will be pretty weak for the morning as we see a mix of leftover NW swell (290-300) and some background SW energy (200-220). NW windswell will start to increase late in the day and will peak overnight into Friday.



Waves
Average spots will be in the knee high range through the morning…while the better NW facing breaks in the South Bay stay closer to waist high. Building afternoon WNW-NW windswell will add some size to the winter breaks but onshore winds are likely to hack up conditions.

Winds
Looks like light onshore/sideshore NW winds in North LA for the morning…the South Bay looks a little cleaner with a touch of ESE winds wrapping around the PV headlands. Look for NW winds 10-20 knots for the afternoon…possibly stronger around sundown.

Los Angeles Tides
11/12/2009 Thursday
05:51AM LST 5.6 H
12:21PM LST 0.7 L
06:14PM LST 4.4 H
11:57PM LST 1.0 L

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Los Angeles Surf Forecast – Wednesday – NW leftovers and fading SW’er

The Swell
The swell mix continues to dwindle away on Wednesday as the NW swell (290-300) backs off and the smaller, less consistent SW swell (200-220) begins to drop off as well.



Waves
Average spots, both NW and SW facing breaks, will be in the knee-thigh high range on Wednesday…though there may be a few inconsistent waist high sets at the better combo spots. Top NW facing breaks in the South Bay will be more consistently around waist high, with a couple of chest high peaks coming through at the more northerly part of the area.

Winds
Mostly light and variable to light offshore winds on tap in the morning. W-WNW winds 10-12 knots move in through the afternoon.

Los Angeles Tides
11/11/2009 Wednesday
05:17AM LST 5.1 H
11:27AM LST 1.5 L
05:08PM LST 4.5 H
11:16PM LST 0.7 L

Monday, November 9, 2009

Los Angeles Surf Forecast – Tuesday – Fading out…but still a few nuggets

The Swell
Our NW swell (285-300) swell mix will continue to fade slowly on Tuesday along with the weaker SW swell (200-220). There will still be a few playful waves at the best exposed breaks but expect size and consistency to continue to drop as we head towards the end of the day.



Waves
Look for the average breaks to have surf in the knee-waist high range…mostly at the SW facing breaks. The average NW facing spots will be a bit more in the waist-chest high range. Top NW facing breaks, and the best combo spots, will be in the chest-shoulder high range through the morning, maybe with a couple of rare bigger sets on the low tide.

Winds
Mostly light and variable to light offshore winds on tap in the morning. W-WNW winds 10-12 knots move in through the afternoon.

Los Angeles Tides
11/10/2009 Tuesday
04:40AM LST 4.7 H
10:19AM LST 2.3 L
03:50PM LST 4.6 H
10:31PM LST 0.4 L

Sunday, November 8, 2009

Los Angeles Surf Forecast – Monday – Fading NW swell with a few fun ones

The Swell
The NW swell (285-300) that hit over the weekend will be slowly fading on Monday as it mixes with some background SW swell (200-220) and some minor local windswell.



Waves
Average NW facing breaks will be in the waist-chest high range with some near shoulder high sets sneaking through on the morning low-tide. The standout NW spots in the South Bay will be in the chest-head high range with a few bigger head high+ sets showing on those lower tides. SW facing spots, mostly through North County, will be smaller and less consistent. Most breaks will be in the knee high+ range…standouts slightly bigger with some chest high sets showing at times. Size and consistency will fade slowly throughout the day.

Winds
Mostly light and variable to light offshore winds on tap in the morning. W-WNW winds 10-12 knots move in through the afternoon but back down again later in the early evening…might be worth watching for a evening cleanup (don’t hold your breath though).

Los Angeles Tides
11/09/2009 Monday
03:55AM LST 4.2 H
08:45AM LST 3.0 L
02:20PM LST 4.8 H
09:37PM LST 0.2 L

Friday, November 6, 2009

Los Angeles Surf Forecast – Weekend Waves – New NW swell peaks

The Swell
A smaller NW swell (290-300) and a new SW swell (200-220) will start us off on Saturday morning. A bigger, more consistent, NW swell (285-300+) will start to show some new long-period energy as it begins to fill in through the day…and maybe even a few bigger waves at the well exposed spots by the late afternoon. The NW’er eventually peaks overnight into Sunday where it will hold throughout the day.

Saturday Morning



Sunday Morning



Waves
Saturday we can expect mostly knee-waist high waves at the average spots for the dawn patrol. The standout combo spots and the best NW facing breaks in the South Bay will have some inconsistent bigger sets around chest-shoulder high for the morning. The new NW’er will add a little size and consistency as the tide drops during the afternoon…though it looks like most of the energy will arrive after sundown.

Sunday the NW’er will peak, with the majority of the energy showing through select spots in the South Bay…we will also have a ok background shot of SW swell (200-220) that will keep the SW facing breaks from being totally shut off. The average breaks, in both sides of the county, will be in the waist-chest high range…with some shoulder-head high sets at the breaks with a bit more NW exposure. The standout NW facing spots in the South Bay will be in the shoulder-high to overhead range pretty consistently…with some sets going a couple of feet overhead at times.

Winds
Winds look ok for both days…sort of light/variable to light SE’erly in the mornings and moderately onshore out of the W-WSW around 10-15 knots by the afternoons.

Los Angeles Tides
11/07/2009 Saturday
01:31AM LST 3.5 H
05:03AM LST 3.0 L
11:32AM LST 5.7 H
07:27PM LST -0.2 L

11/08/2009 Sunday
02:54AM LST 3.8 H
06:44AM LST 3.2 L
12:48PM LST 5.1 H
08:35PM LST 0.1 L

Thursday, November 5, 2009

Los Angeles Surf Forecast – A few rideable ones starting to show

The Swell
New NW swell (290-300) and some building local WNW windswell will fill in slowly through the morning and continue to increase through the afternoon.



Waves
NW facing spots, mostly through the South Bay, will see a slight pickup through the morning. Average spots will be around knee-waist high while the top NW/windswell spots see some waist-high and inconsistent chest high sets. Shape won’t be the greatest thanks the sort of gutless nature of the windswell and the building morning tide…still it will be more surfable than the last couple of days. S-SW facing spots will remain small to almost flat.

Winds
Light and variable winds will be on tap through the morning. Expect a few pockets of texture as you move closer to Ventura County. NW winds around 10-15 knots will build through by the afternoon.

Los Angeles Tides
12:09AM LST 3.6 H
04:02AM LST 2.8 L
10:33AM LST 6.1 H
06:19PM LST -0.4 L

Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Los Angeles Surf Forecast – Not much out there

The Swell
The last of the NW energy (295-300) will drop off on Thursday while a small and inconsistent SW pulse (200-220) continues to put little shorebreak lappers into the best exposed breaks.



Waves
Average spots will be flat to ankle high…maybe a rare knee high set at times…but basically shorebreak through most of the morning as the 6.4’ high-tide hits its peak. Top NW combo spots will be slightly bigger in the knee to inconsistent thigh high range but will suffer the same tidal issues we see everywhere else.

Winds
Light and variable winds will be on tap through the morning. Expect a few pockets of texture if the fog hangs around. W-SSW winds in the 10-12 knot range will build in through the afternoon.

Los Angeles Tides
03:19AM LST 2.5 L
09:45AM LST 6.4 H
05:19PM LST -0.6 L

Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Los Angeles Surf Forecast – Waves for Wednesday

The Swell
LA County will see a mix of fading NW swell (290-300) showing in the South Bay, some weak SW swell (200-220) blipping some minor sets into North County, and some building onshore WNW-NW windswell that will push a few new lumps into exposed areas by the afternoon.



Waves
Look for the biggest size at the NW facing spots, (so mostly the South Bay), despite the dropping swell. Average spots throughout the county will be in the knee high range with a few knee-high+ sets sneaking into the ok exposed combo spots on the lower tides. The standout NW facing breaks and top combo spots will be a little more in the knee-waist high range with some rare chest high sets showing at times. High tide is going to be an issue by midmorning…so expect shape to flatten out almost everywhere as it peaks around 9am.

Winds
Look for light and variable conditions early…but with a touch of onshore flow picking up by midmorning. Generally it will be clean but with a couple of pockets of texture building in at the really wind exposed areas, particularly around the areas of patchy fog that will roll through. W-NW winds 10-15 knots build in through the afternoon.

Los Angeles Tides
02:43AM LST 2.2 L
09:04AM LST 6.5 H
04:26PM LST -0.7 L
11:02PM LST 3.7 H