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1-2 ft | SURF | : SWELL | | •1-2 ft | : 1 ft SW@ 15 sec | •1-2 ft | : 1 ft W@ 6 sec | •1-2 ft | : 1 ft WNW@ 9 sec |
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| Best Swell Direction: SW |
More Information | Rate Accuracy of This Model
Surfline's LOLA Swell Model is the ONLY global swell model that can separate individual swells to accurately calculate surf heights for any location on Earth. Every surf spot will only have a limited range of swells that produce good surf at that location. Compare the LOLA swell forecast with a spot's "Optimal Conditions" information and your own local knowledge to score the best surf.
The "Swell Rose" above is the only one of it's kind in the world. This shows the directions of all the incoming swells
(N=0° East=90° etc). If you mouse over the swell rose you can see detailed raw numbers of the underlying swells.
US Weather data comes from the WeatherUnderground array of personal weather stations. Data is near realtime. International weather comes from LOLAs high resolution models or WUG where possible.
Tides are generated using the most excellent Xtide system.
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| LOLA SWELL (ft) |
10/12 11:00 pm |
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Wind:
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CLEAR
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52°F |
| Water: |
66°F |
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KCAOXNAR5
(6 miles)
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Location: Ventura | 10/13 | | 02:43AM : 0.67ft. | | LOW | | | 10/13 | | 08:50AM : 5.75ft. | | HIGH | | | 10/13 | | 03:20PM : 0.18ft. | | LOW | | | 10/13 | | 09:19PM : 4.97ft. | | HIGH | |
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Best Tide: LOW TO MEDIUM |
| PROJECTED WIND in kts (10/12) | | (10/13) | 2PM | 5PM | 8PM | 11PM | | 2AM | 5AM | 8AM | 11AM | 2PM | 5PM | 8PM | 11PM |  |  |  |  | |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
MONTEREY BAY
as of 6:00 PM PDT
on10/12
6ft @ 9sec from NW
1ft @ 14secfrom South
1ft @ 12sec from SE
NW@16kts
A:56°F W:57°F
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PT SAN LUIS
as of 7:00 AM PDT
on11/21
7ft @ 12sec
5ft @ 10sec
N@12kts
A:53°F W:°F
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WEST OREGON
as of 6:00 PM PDT
on10/12
2ft @ 8sec
1ft @ 14sec
W@8kts
A:62°F W:62°F
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CHANGE BUOY LOCATION
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CHANGE BUOY LOCATION
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CHANGE BUOY LOCATION
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For higher resolution buoy data, go to the LOLA Buoys tab in the forecast section.
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The massive Naples residential subdivision on the Gaviota Coast will be heard by Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors on Monday, October 13th, 9AM. Help preserve this important surf spot from McMansions and ensure continued public access by voicing opposition to the proposed development.Email the Supervisors and attend this historic hearing.
Visit GaviotaAction.org for talking points, sample letters, email links, and complete information on Naples and all Gaviota Coast issues.
And the second annual Surf Swap Meet in Santa Barbara is being held on Saturday, October 18th, from 9am-3pm, at the Santa Barbara City College parking lot across from Leadbetter Beach.For a small fee you can recycle your unused surfboards, wetsuits, skateboards, leashes and other related items and make some money at the same time. Come to the Surf Swap Meet to check out the boards for sale, pick up some new surf gear for bargain prices, enter the raffle or to just hang out with friends.New this year is a balance competition on the Balance Bow for prizes and bragging rights. Arrive early for the best deals! All proceeds from stall rentals will benefit SBCC Women’s Basketball. Call 805.687.0455 or email 4lifelongfitness@cox.net to pre-register and for more info.
On Saturday, November 1st, the Ocean Institute in Dana Point, will be hosting the first annual Surfscience Teen Conference.The Conference starts at 10:00am and goes until 4:00pm and is open to 8th-12th grade students. Teens will have the chance to meet Quiksilver pro surfer Lisa Andersen, participate in a mini-workshop on surf forecasting with Surfline scientist Kevin Wallis, and take a bus trip down to the Scripps Institution of Oceanography in La Jolla.For more information check out the Ocean Institute¹swebsite or call (949) 496-2274. Registration will be limited to the first 60 participants.
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Support local business and check out Ventura based company, WaveTribe.They are getting Eco-friendly with a new recycled leash and what they are calling the world’s first hemp/recycled board bag.
What’s your surf spot worth?Help us find out. Researchers at UCLA are conducting a survey of surfers who surf at California surf spots to evaluate their worth. You can help by visiting this link and filling out the survey: http://www.beachology.com/surf.Your participation can help us better protect and manage California surf spots in the future.
On Sunday, October 12th, 8am, the “Surf Talk Radio” continues with a healthy dose of the regularly scheduled, salty programming.Listen online at www.thenewq1045.com.
LOST AND FOUND - Did you lose your board or gear?Submit date, time place and 5 word description and we'll post it in Local Knowledge.
Stolen - 6'8" Comstock quad fin from vehicle in downtown VTA on Sept 17. swallowtail solid sky blue color.Call Steve 805-701-4245
Found: nice watch in water at Mondo beach on 8-26-08. Leave message at
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Lost: black booties, small women's sunday aug 17th at silver strand ?beach. please contact at 805-985-7975
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