Southern California Surf Forecast: Building Swell, Warm Waters, and Moderate Rip Currents Await Coastal Wave Riders

27/08/2025 1 min
Southern California Surf Forecast: Building Swell, Warm Waters, and Moderate Rip Currents Await Coastal Wave Riders

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Surf's up, wave riders! Get ready for a dynamic coastal scene unfolding along Southern California's shores. Orange County's looking at a building swell with moderate rip current risks today escalating to high alert tomorrow. Expect waves dancing between 2 to 4 feet today, ramping up to a more robust 3 to 5 feet on Thursday. Water temperatures are holding steady and deliciously warm at 71 to 74 degrees - perfect for those summer sessions.Tide charts are showing some interesting rhythms. Newport Beach will experience a low tide around 6:45 AM today dropping to just 1.3 feet, then climbing to a respectable 4.9 feet by early afternoon. Thursday brings similar patterns with multiple tide shifts throughout the day.Heading down to San Diego County, the surf scene looks a bit more mellow. Today's waves will hover around 1 to 3 feet with occasional sets pushing to 4 feet. The rip current risk starts low but will increase to moderate by Thursday. Water temps are comparably inviting ranging from 68 to 74 degrees.Swell directions are mixing it up - coming from multiple angles around 180 to 290 degrees, which means some interesting wave configurations for experienced riders. While thunderstorms aren't expected in most areas, San Diego might see a slight chance of electrical action on Thursday.Surfers and ocean enthusiasts - stay alert, check local conditions, and most importantly - enjoy those waves responsibly. Paddle out with caution and respect the ocean's power.Catch you on the waves!For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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