CDIP Buoy 156 (Monterey Canyon Outer) reports primary swell at around 5.9 ft at 14 seconds from 268 degrees. At Steamer Lane, waves are running clean and consistent at chest to head high across the main peaks. Indicators and Middle Peak are tracking solid overhead sets with clean walls, while The Slot offers manageable shoulder-high waves on the inside runners.
Current conditions are clear and crisp with a temperature of 54°F, heading toward a daytime high of 68°F. Winds are currently light offshore at N 4 mph, providing clean glassy surfaces early. Winds will transition light WNW (Sideshore) around 6-9 mph by afternoon before dropping back off near sunset.
Low: 2:03 AM (2.7 ft)
High: 8:16 AM (5.3 ft)
Low: 3:26 PM (1.1 ft)
High: 9:59 PM (3.6 ft)
Primary WNW swell (265-275°) holds steady around 5.5 to 6 ft at 13-14 seconds through the afternoon, maintaining good head-high surf at the Lane. A secondary fading West swell lingers around 3 ft at 10 seconds. Tomorrow will see a slight downward trend as swell energy eases toward 4-5 ft at 12 seconds, keeping chest-to-shoulder waves on offer for the morning sessions.
HRRR Run: 11/11/2026 06:00 UTC
| TIME | WIND DIRECTION | WIND SPEED |
|---|---|---|
| 07:00 AM | N (Offshore) | 4 mph |
| 08:00 AM | NNW (Offshore) | 5 mph |
| 09:00 AM | NW (Sideshore) | 6 mph |
| 10:00 AM | WNW (Sideshore) | 8 mph |
| 11:00 AM | WNW (Sideshore) | 9 mph |
| 12:00 PM | W (Onshore) | 10 mph |
| 01:00 PM | W (Onshore) | 11 mph |
| 02:00 PM | WNW (Sideshore) | 10 mph |
| 03:00 PM | NW (Sideshore) | 8 mph |
| 04:00 PM | NNW (Offshore) | 6 mph |
| 05:00 PM | N (Offshore) | 4 mph |
| 06:00 PM | N (Offshore) | 3 mph |
First light: 5:28 AM
Sunrise: 6:42 AM
Sunset: 5:01 PM
Total darkness: 6:18 PM