Wednesday, October 21, 2026 | Local Time: 02:46 AM PDT | CDIP Station 213
1. WAVE SIZES
Surf is currently running 2 to 3 ft+ (Knee to Waist High) at El Porto. Higher sets around chest high on the best-angled peak sections during optimal tide windows. The main sandbars are yielding quick, punchy lefts and rights, while the closeout sections are heavy and fast on the lower tide.
2. CURRENT WEATHER
Clear skies and cool early morning conditions. Current temperature is 59°F with a expected daytime high of 71°F. Winds are light offshore early from the East (E) at 3-5 mph. Light offshore conditions will remain clean through mid-morning before turning to a moderate onshore westerly sea breeze in the afternoon.
3. TIDES
Low Tide: 12:55 AM PDT (0.6 ft)
High Tide: 07:33 AM PDT (4.6 ft)
Low Tide: 01:17 PM PDT (2.0 ft)
High Tide: 06:55 PM PDT (4.6 ft)
4. LATER TODAY & TOMORROW
Primary Swell: 2.6 ft at 15.4 sec from SSW (200°)
Secondary Swell: 2.3 ft at 9.1 sec from W (270°)
Forecast Trend: Knee-to-waist high surf holds through the afternoon today before fading slightly into Thursday morning. Tomorrow expects 2 ft (Knee to Thigh High) energy with clean morning conditions and afternoon onshore surface chop.
5. 12-HOUR WIND (NOAA/NWS HRRR Run 09Z)
| TIME | WIND DIRECTION | WIND SPEED |
|---|---|---|
| 03:00 AM | E (Offshore) | 4 mph |
| 04:00 AM | E (Offshore) | 4 mph |
| 05:00 AM | ENE (Offshore) | 5 mph |
| 06:00 AM | ENE (Offshore) | 5 mph |
| 07:00 AM | E (Offshore) | 4 mph |
| 08:00 AM | VRB (Glassy) | 2 mph |
| 09:00 AM | WSW (Light Onshore) | 4 mph |
| 10:00 AM | W (Sideshore) | 6 mph |
| 11:00 AM | W (Onshore) | 8 mph |
| 12:00 PM | WNW (Onshore) | 10 mph |
| 01:00 PM | WNW (Onshore) | 11 mph |
| 02:00 PM | WNW (Onshore) | 12 mph |
6. DAYLIGHT
First Light: 06:36 AM PDT
Sunrise: 07:01 AM PDT
Sunset: 06:11 PM PDT
Total Darkness: 06:36 PM PDT