Surf's up, wave riders! We've got the lowdown on today's coastal conditions from San Diego to Orange County.
Let's kick things off with Orange County, where mellow waves are waiting to greet you. We're looking at a chill 1 to 3 foot surf with some sets pushing up to 4 feet - perfect for casual longboarding or SUP cruising. The rip current risk is low, so beginners can breathe easy. Water's sitting at a crisp 55 to 58 degrees, so you'll want that wetsuit.
Tide-wise, Newport Beach is serving up some classic rhythm today. Early morning low tide drops to 1.5 feet around 2:33 AM, then rises to a respectable 4.7 feet by 8:19 AM. Afternoon brings another low at -0.2 feet, with a final high of 4.5 feet rolling in at 9:24 PM. The swell's coming in clean from 270 degrees - west northwest for you navigation nerds.
Sliding down to San Diego County, things get a bit more spicy. Here we're seeing a moderate rip current risk with surf heights between 2 to 4 feet, potentially hitting 5 foot sets. La Jolla's looking at similar tide patterns with morning and evening highs around 4.5 feet. Water temps are slightly warmer at 55 to 60 degrees.
Both regions are reporting zero thunderstorm potential, so grab your board and enjoy some seriously sweet ocean time. Stay stoked and stay safe out there, wave warriors!