Catch the wave, surf enthusiasts! The Pacific is serving up some serious coastal conditions that you'll want to hear about.
Let's start with Orange County, where the surf is running a solid 2 to 4 feet with some sweet sets pushing up to 5 feet. Rip current risk is sitting at moderate today, so keep those skills sharp and stay alert. Water's chilly at 55 to 57 degrees, so suit up appropriately.
Newport Beach tides are doing their dance today with four key moments: a pre-dawn high at 4.9 feet around 3 AM, a low dip to negative 0.2 feet mid-morning, an evening high of 3.2 feet, and a late night low at 2.8 feet. The swell's coming in clean from 270 degrees - west northwest for you directional riders.
Heading down to San Diego County, things are getting spicier. We're looking at a high rip current risk with surf heights cranking 3 to 5 feet and potential sets reaching 6 feet. Water's slightly warmer here at 56 to 59 degrees.
La Jolla's tide schedule mirrors Newport's rhythm with similar high and low points. The swell angle's shifted slightly to 260 degrees, giving a slightly different approach for wave hunters.
Tomorrow looks mellower with lower surf heights and reduced rip current risks. Orange County drops to 1 to 3 feet, while San Diego settles into 2 to 4 foot ranges.
Bottom line: Stay smart, check conditions before paddling out, and respect the ocean's power. Surf safe!