San Diego County coastal waters are currently experiencing light and variable winds at less than 10 knots that are expected to shift out of the west at 10 knots later this afternoon while regional seas hover steadily around 3 feet.
The surf zone presents a high rip current risk today with an average wave height stretching between 3 and 5 feet across local beaches. Nearshore buoys highlight a prominent primary south swell originating from 200 degrees with a 14-second period, complemented by minor west swell energy mixing through the outer waters. Specifically, Torrey Pines Outer reflects a 2.6-foot swell at 14 seconds, Oceanside Offshore reads 2.6 feet at 14 seconds, and Del Mar Nearshore marks 2.0 feet at 14 seconds.
Tidal movements are significant today as a major summer King Tide peaks along the coast. A morning low tide of minus 1.5 feet occurred at 4:29 AM, followed by a minor high tide of 3.9 feet at 11:05 AM, a afternoon low tide of 2.1 feet at 3:31 PM, and a final maximum high tide peaking at a substantial 7.1 feet at 9:51 PM.
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