Good morning, this is your Southern California surf forecast for Friday, March 20th and Saturday, March 21st.
We're looking at pretty consistent conditions across both Orange County and San Diego County beaches over the next couple of days. If you're planning to hit the water, here's what you need to know.
For today, expect surf heights of two to four feet across the board. The swell is coming from multiple directions, which is giving us that classic mixed bag we often see this time of year. Orange County is seeing south swell from around 190 degrees mixing with west swell from 260 degrees, while San Diego has a similar setup with south swell from 210 degrees combining with west swell at 270 degrees. This variety of swell directions should keep things interesting throughout the day.
Water temperatures are pleasant, ranging from 61 to 66 degrees in Orange County and 62 to 66 degrees down in San Diego. You might be able to get away without a wetsuit if you're tough, but most of you will probably want something to stay comfortable for extended sessions.
Now here's the important part. Both areas are under a moderate rip current risk today. Life threatening rip currents are possible, so stay aware if you're in the water. Keep an eye on the current direction and remember that if you do get caught in one, swim parallel to the shore until you escape it.
Tide-wise, you've got a nice low tide early this morning, followed by a high around mid-morning, another low in the late afternoon, and then a higher high tide around midnight. This gives you a few different window options depending on your preferred conditions.
Saturday looks virtually identical to today. You're still looking at two to four foot surf with the same moderate rip current risk. The swell direction shifts very slightly. Orange County stays consistent while San Diego sees the south swell push a bit more westerly, from 220 degrees, but honestly you probably won't notice much difference in the water.
Water temps hold steady in that low to mid 60s range, and the tide pattern tomorrow follows a similar rhythm with lows in the morning and late afternoon, highs around midday and late evening.
No thunderstorms are expected either day, so you don't need to worry about lightning risk.
Bottom line, if you're looking to get out this weekend, conditions are pretty user friendly. Nothing spectacular, but consistent and manageable waves with typical spring time water temps. Just be smart about those rip currents and you'll have a good session.
Stay safe out there.
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