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Saturday 8/30 5:00 am
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SURF:
1-2 ft
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•1-2 ft | : 1 ft SSW @ 15 sec |
•1-2 ft | : 1 ft WNW @ 12 sec |
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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) |
8/30 5:00 am
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Wind:
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WEST
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OVERCAST
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68°F |
| Water: |
67°F |
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KCASOLVA5
(16 miles)
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Location:
Port San Luis, California
| 08/30 |
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04:27AM : -0.50ft. |
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10:51AM : 4.91ft. |
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04:20PM : 1.51ft. |
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10:20PM : 5.94ft. |
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MONTEREY BAY
as of
6:00 PM PDT
on
08/29
8ft
@ 10sec
from NW
2ft
@ 17sec
from South
S@4kts
A:60°F W:60°F
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PT SAN LUIS
as of
7:00 AM PDT
on
11/21
7ft
@ 12sec
5ft
@ 10sec
N@12kts
A:53°F W:°F
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WEST OREGON
as of
6:00 PM PDT
on
08/29
2ft
@ 8sec
1ft
@ 14sec
N@22kts
A:62°F W:65°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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It’s with a heavy heart we bring you the news that surf movie pioneer Bud Browne, who set the standard for water-based filmmaking in waves around the world, has died. He was 96. Link to SurfWire for more.
The SLO Chapter of Surfrider will hold an official meeting, “Turning Water Scarcity Into Water Abundance,” September 2nd and 3rd, 6:30 pm 9:30 pm. Drop in!
The 2nd annual Pier To Point Fun Paddle from San Simeon Pier to Leffingwell Point takes off in Cambria on Sept. 13 starting at 9 AM. This event is sponsored by North Coast Ocean Rescue (NCOR) an all volunteer team who provide ocean rescue response on the north coast of San Luis Obispo County. All proceeds go to purchasing new rescue equip. Kayaks, paddleboards, stand up paddle boards, outriggers are all welcome. This is a beautiful, safe, 6-mile paddle along the lovely North Coast with. Last year, participants paddled with seals, dolphins and a few whales. Come join the fun.
“Full Circle: a journey through one year on the California Coast,” filmed entirely in California, featuring exclusively local artists and musicians, is a journey through one full year of surfing and culture on the California's coast. Blending the contrasts of NorCal and SoCal, Dylan Wirtz and belowNEPTUNE showcase four changing seasons, many diverse regions, and many surfers, artists, and musicians that call this great state home. Go to www.belowNEPTUNE.com to see the Full Circle trailer.
Two mega shakas to Chad Carvin and Jane Cairns who won the respective men’s and women’s divisions at the seventh annual Surftech Jay Moriarity Memorial paddleboard race. Both killed the 12-mile trek in roughly the two-hour range on a friggen hot day Monterey bay (Like that rhyme? What you got on that, Bevo) and paddled home with a stack of Benjis.
So, 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, August 31st, “Surf Talk Radio” discusses surfer’s ear and wave pools. To get more info on where and when go to www.surftalkradio.com.
Swing over to NorcalSurfPhotos.com for photos of OB inner bar at the south lot last Monday.
For more NorCal news and events than you'll ever need, hop on over and check out ZunaSurf.
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.
If you had a board stolen lately, please check Craigs List surfboards for sale regularly. Some jerk might be trying to make a buck. Thanks to the surf mom who gave us the heads up.
Lost: black booties, small women's sunday aug 17th at silver strand ?beach. please contact at 805-985-7975
Stolen: My O'neill wetsuit (all green), 6'0 stoneman with volcom team stickers, and two victoria skim boards were stolen from my house my number is 709-4324 if anyone has any information.
Lost: a 6'2" wrv in a white dakine bag and a green and gray bodyglove wetsuit, around fort point area this Winter . If you have found my stuff please give me a call @ 415 845-8804 thanks
Lost/Stolen: from Lindamar, Monday 5/19/08, a brown cloth grocery bag that says pikes place market on it. Inside was a nice digi camera, elect. Tooth brush, and memory stick for a computer with my recent wedding pics on it. Reward. Contact Brennan, brennanlagasse@hotmail.com - 530-544-3594
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