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Capitola surf report and forecast
Swell 1: 0.8 m 6 s WNW · Swell 2: 0.6 m 14 s SSW · Swell 3: 0.5 m 19 s WNW
Best window this week: Wednesday 16:00 PST — 2.1 2.0 m (6.7 ft) at 13 s, cross-offshore wind. Ratings: 0–10 for an intermediate surfer; B = beginner, A = advanced. Offshore/onshore is judged against the coast's orientation (170° faces the sea).
7-day surf forecast
| Day | Rating | Wave height | Period | Swell from | Wind | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 01 Nov | 9.3 B 4 · A 8 | 1.3 m (4.2 ft) | 15 s | SSW | 7 kt cross-shore | 06:32–17:09 |
| Mon 02 Nov | 1.9 B 1 · A 2 | 1.2–1.5 m (3.9–4.9 ft) | 18 s | WNW | 6 kt glassy | 06:33–17:08 |
| Tue 03 Nov | 2.0 B 0 · A 2 | 1.5–2.1 m (5.0–6.9 ft) | 16 s | WNW | 10 kt cross-onshore | 06:34–17:07 |
| Wed 04 Nov | 2.1 B 0 · A 2 | 1.8–2.4 m (5.8–7.8 ft) | 13 s | WNW | 8 kt cross-offshore | 06:35–17:06 |
| Thu 05 Nov | 2.1 B 1 · A 2 | 1.5–1.8 m (4.9–5.7 ft) | 14 s | WNW | 6 kt cross-offshore | 06:36–17:05 |
| Fri 06 Nov | 1.1 B 0 · A 1 | 1.8–2.1 m (6.0–7.0 ft) | 16 s | WNW | 8 kt cross-offshore | 06:37–17:04 |
| Sat 07 Nov | 0.9 B 0 · A 1 | 1.9–2.2 m (6.3–7.1 ft) | 15 s | WNW | 8 kt cross-offshore | 06:38–17:04 |
Today and tomorrow, every 3 hours
| Time | Rating | Wave | Period · from | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 04:00 | 1.8 B 1 · A 2 | 1.2 m (3.9 ft) | 19 s WNW | 10 kt ENE cross-shore |
| Mon 07:00 | 1.7 B 1 · A 2 | 1.2 m (4.0 ft) | 19 s WNW | 7 kt ENE cross-shore |
| Mon 10:00 | 1.7 B 1 · A 2 | 1.3 m (4.1 ft) | 18 s WNW | 5 kt E cross-shore |
| Mon 13:00 | 1.9 B 1 · A 2 | 1.3 m (4.3 ft) | 18 s WNW | 1 kt SE glassy |
| Mon 16:00 | 1.9 B 0 · A 2 | 1.4 m (4.5 ft) | 17 s WNW | 3 kt WSW glassy |
| Mon 19:00 | 1.8 B 0 · A 2 | 1.4 m (4.7 ft) | 17 s WNW | 9 kt W cross-shore |
| Mon 22:00 | 1.6 B 0 · A 2 | 1.5 m (4.9 ft) | 17 s WNW | 7 kt SE cross-onshore |
| Tue 01:00 | 1.5 B 0 · A 2 | 1.5 m (5.0 ft) | 17 s WNW | 10 kt SW cross-onshore |
| Tue 04:00 | 1.6 B 0 · A 2 | 1.6 m (5.2 ft) | 16 s WNW | 10 kt SW cross-onshore |
| Tue 07:00 | 1.4 B 0 · A 1 | 1.5 m (5.1 ft) | 16 s WNW | 11 kt S onshore |
| Tue 10:00 | 1.2 B 0 · A 1 | 1.6 m (5.2 ft) | 16 s WNW | 17 kt S onshore |
| Tue 13:00 | 1.2 B 0 · A 1 | 1.7 m (5.7 ft) | 16 s WNW | 18 kt SSW cross-onshore |
| Tue 16:00 | 2.0 B 0 · A 2 | 1.9 m (6.1 ft) | 15 s WNW | 8 kt SW cross-onshore |
| Tue 19:00 | 2.0 B 0 · A 2 | 1.9 m (6.4 ft) | 15 s WNW | 5 kt SW cross-onshore |
| Tue 22:00 | 1.8 B 0 · A 2 | 2.1 m (6.9 ft) | 15 s WNW | 4 kt SSE glassy |
Model vs reality: nearest buoy
Buoy Monterey Canyon Outer, CA (156) (46236), 24 km from Capitola, reported 1 h before this update. model on target (within 0.1 m).
| Buoy | Model | |
|---|---|---|
| Wave height | 1.1 m (3.6 ft) | 1.2 m (3.9 ft) |
| Peak period | 14 s | 19 s |
| Swell from | SW | WNW |
water 13.5 °C at the buoy
Buoy = measured at sea by NOAA NDBC. Model = GFS-Wave interpolated to the buoy's position and time. A persistent gap means the model is running high or low for this swell; adjust the forecast accordingly.
Capitola tide chart
| Day | High and low tide (PST, height vs. mean sea level) |
|---|---|
| Sun 01 Nov | Low 22:30 (-0.9 m / -3.1 ft) |
| Mon 02 Nov | High 05:40 (+0.5 m / +1.6 ft) · Low 11:00 (-0.1 m / -0.2 ft) · High 16:30 (+0.5 m / +1.7 ft) · Low 23:30 (-0.9 m / -2.8 ft) |
| Tue 03 Nov | High 06:20 (+0.6 m / +2.0 ft) · Low 12:20 (-0.3 m / -0.9 ft) · High 17:50 (+0.5 m / +1.5 ft) |
| Wed 04 Nov | Low 00:20 (-0.8 m / -2.5 ft) · High 07:00 (+0.7 m / +2.3 ft) · Low 13:10 (-0.5 m / -1.5 ft) · High 19:00 (+0.4 m / +1.4 ft) |
| Thu 05 Nov | Low 01:00 (-0.6 m / -2.0 ft) · High 07:30 (+0.8 m / +2.6 ft) · Low 14:00 (-0.7 m / -2.2 ft) · High 20:00 (+0.4 m / +1.3 ft) |
| Fri 06 Nov | Low 01:40 (-0.5 m / -1.6 ft) · High 08:00 (+0.9 m / +2.8 ft) · Low 14:50 (-0.8 m / -2.8 ft) · High 21:00 (+0.4 m / +1.2 ft) |
| Sat 07 Nov | Low 02:10 (-0.4 m / -1.2 ft) · High 08:30 (+0.9 m / +3.0 ft) · Low 15:30 (-1.0 m / -3.2 ft) · High 21:50 (+0.4 m / +1.2 ft) |
Nearby spots
- 1.8 Pleasure Point 1 km · 1.2 m (3.9 ft) now
- 1.8 Steamer Lane 7 km · 1.2 m (3.9 ft) now
- 2.3 Santa Cruz 9 km · 1.2 m (3.9 ft) now
- 9.3 Manresa State Beach 10 km · 1.2 m (3.9 ft) now
- 9.8 Moss Landing 24 km · 1.2 m (3.9 ft) now
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Waves: NOAA GFS-Wave global 0.25deg, cycle 20261102 06z (NOMADS). Tides: GOT4.10c (NASA GSFC) via pyTMD. Water: sea surface temperature: Open-Meteo Marine API (ECMWF / Météo-France), CC BY 4.0. Times in local time (America/Los_Angeles). Forecast for the nearest open-water model point (36.75, -122.00); local bathymetry, tide and wind change conditions at the beach.