Surf's up, wave warriors! The Pacific is serving up some seriously tempting conditions for the next couple days along the Southern California coastline.
Today's looking like a moderate risk playground with surf heights sitting pretty at 2 to 4 feet. Newport Beach and La Jolla are both seeing west swells rolling in around 270 to 280 degrees - perfect for those clean, rideable waves. Water temperatures are keeping it chilly between 56 to 60 degrees, so grab that wetsuit.
Rip current alert is moderate, which means you'll want to keep your surf skills sharp and stay alert. Life-threatening currents are possible, so respect the ocean's mood today. Early morning tides are looking high around 4 feet in both zones, with low tide hitting midday.
Saturday brings a slight shift in the scene. Orange County sees surf dropping to 1 to 3 feet with a low rip current risk. San Diego's keeping it more spicy with continued moderate risk and 2 to 4 foot waves. Bonus for Saturday - you'll get a mixed swell cocktail with south and west swells combining for some potentially interesting wave dynamics.
Water temps remain consistent, and thunderstorms aren't in the forecast. Tides will be doing their dynamic dance with multiple high and low points throughout the day.
Bottom line: Stay stoked, stay safe, and read those waves before you paddle out. Surf's calling your name!