THE SWELLMAGNET SO CAL SURF FORECAST
Southern California Surf 4cast Updated 4 – 14 – 2024Â
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MONDAY Surf ForecastÂ
The rain seemed to playing a cat and mouse game over the last 2 days, but the heavens really opened up on my bike ride back from surfing this morning, so I’m guessing there was enough precipitation to warrant the standardized warning….
Beware of the Urban Runoff – It  is advised to stay out of the water  for 72 hours following any measurable rain fall. It’s always a roll of the dice, especially after a major downpour. The threat of getting sick is very real, so if you do insist on taking the plunge be sure to use ear plugs and upon exiting the ocean rinse off in hot water, use some alcohol based ear drops and a nasal netti pot rinse for good measure never hurt anybody.
There will continue to be plenty of waves left as that NW swell continues to dish up chest to shoulder high surf from 285-300 degrees with waning, 10-12 second intervals.
The S/SW energy will continue as well, from 190 degrees with 13-14 second intervals and that will be coupled with a 210 degree angled pulse, with 18 second intervals.
The tide will be receding all morning, but the numbers look good for the dawn patrol crew.
Monday
2024-04-15 Mon 02:12 AM Moonset
2024-04-15 Mon 02:44 AM 4.38′ High
2024-04-15 Mon 06:22 AM Sunrise
2024-04-15 Mon 11:11 AM 0.14′ Low
2024-04-15 Mon 11:56 AM Moonrise
2024-04-15 Mon 12:14 PM First Quarter
2024-04-15 Mon 07:02 PM 3.59′ High
2024-04-15 Mon 07:25 PM Sunset
2024-04-15 Mon 11:09 PM 3.06′ Low
The conditions – The conditions should be fair with light and variable breezes until noon followed by medium range onshore winds throughout the afternoon. The air temp jumps up to 67 degrees and there’s no sign of rain.
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TUESDAY Surf ForecastÂ
The surf will dip down down into the waist to chest high zone with both NW and SW energy taking a step back. It should be another fun morning for waves though, with light winds and reasonable tides.
Tuesday
2024-04-16 Tue 02:53 AM Moonset
2024-04-16 Tue 04:29 AM 4.16′ High
2024-04-16 Tue 06:21 AM Sunrise
2024-04-16 Tue 12:14 PM 0.12′ Low
2024-04-16 Tue 12:58 PM Moonrise
2024-04-16 Tue 07:26 PM Sunset
2024-04-16 Tue 07:28 PM 3.86′ High
The conditions – The conditions should be good until noon again with light and variable winds until noon and stock standard, onshore breezes into the afternoon. The air temp holds at 67 degrees.
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WEDNESDAY Surf ForecastÂ
Things are looking back up again, as a more strapping, SW swell, struts into town from a reasonably liberal angle of 190-200 degrees with muscley, 17-18 second intervals. The better South facing breaks in the OC and San O’ areas should see head high to OH sets.
The more sheltered South and SW beaches will will receive a muted version in the chest to shoulder high zone. Smallish, NW wind swell look to remain in the mix and hopefully break up the long southerly lines for the beach breaks. Definitely worth a check.
Wednesday
2024-04-17 Wed 12:27 AM 2.58′ Low
2024-04-17 Wed 03:27 AM Moonset
2024-04-17 Wed 05:52 AM 4.20′ High
2024-04-17 Wed 06:19 AM Sunrise
2024-04-17 Wed 12:59 PM 0.13′ Low
2024-04-17 Wed 01:57 PM Moonrise
2024-04-17 Wed 07:27 PM Sunset
2024-04-17 Wed 07:49 PM 4.10′ High
The conditions – There will be no real deviations from days prior with light breezes until noon and a mild SW flow into the afternoon. The air temp flares up to a balmy 71 degrees on the sand.
THURSDAY Surf ForecastÂ
The SW energy will be on the fade, but once again, it should be another fun morning of waves at the better South facing breaks. The top spots in the OC and San O’ areas should see chest to HH sets while the less exposed beaches get a smaller dose of energy. The angle will hover in the 190-200 degree range with sturdy 15-16 second intervals.
Tuesday
2024-04-16 Tue 02:53 AM Moonset
2024-04-16 Tue 04:29 AM 4.16′ High
2024-04-16 Tue 06:21 AM Sunrise
2024-04-16 Tue 12:14 PM 0.12′ Low
2024-04-16 Tue 12:58 PM Moonrise
2024-04-16 Tue 07:26 PM Sunset
2024-04-16 Tue 07:28 PM 3.86′ High
The conditions – The conditions should be good until noon again with light and variable winds until noon and relatively light onshore breezes into the afternoon. The air temp drops down to 68 degrees.
FRIDAY Surf ForecastÂ
There will be a little bit of meat left on the bone for the better South facing beaches, but the size and consistency will both drop off throughout the day. We’re looking at waist to chest high sets from 190-200 degrees with 14 second intervals.
Wednesday
2024-04-17 Wed 12:27 AM 2.58′ Low
2024-04-17 Wed 03:27 AM Moonset
2024-04-17 Wed 05:52 AM 4.20′ High
2024-04-17 Wed 06:19 AM Sunrise
2024-04-17 Wed 12:59 PM 0.13′ Low
2024-04-17 Wed 01:57 PM Moonrise
2024-04-17 Wed 07:27 PM Sunset
2024-04-17 Wed 07:49 PM 4.10′ High
The conditions – There winds will have a more Southerly flow to them but nothing too disruptive with the cleanest window being in the early morning. The air temp drops off to 65 degrees.
Water Temps are as follows, (day of 4CAST update), Malibu 56, Santa Monica 57, South Bay 58,
Huntington 57, Newport 56.
I will be back on Wednesday with the next update.
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