Marine Weather Net

Santa Cruz Island CA to 120W between 150 and 250 NM Offshore Forecast


TONIGHT

NNW
WINDS
10 - 20
KNOTS

THU

NW
WINDS
15 - 25
KNOTS

THU NIGHT

NW
WINDS
15 - 25
KNOTS

FRI

NW
WINDS
15 - 25
KNOTS

The Marine Weather Forecast In Detail:
PZZ940 Forecast Issued: 228 PM PDT Wed Jul 22 2026

Tonight...N To Nw Winds 10 To 20 Kt. Seas 5 To 8 Ft.
Thu...Nw Winds 15 To 25 Kt. Seas 6 To 9 Ft.
Thu Night...Nw Winds 15 To 25 Kt. Seas 6 To 9 Ft.
Fri...Nw Winds 15 To 25 Kt. Seas 6 To 10 Ft.
Fri Night...Nw Winds 15 To 20 Kt. Seas 6 To 9 Ft.
Sat...N To Nw Winds 15 To 20 Kt. Seas 6 To 8 Ft.
Sat Night...Nw Winds 15 To 25 Kt. Seas 7 To 10 Ft.
Sun...N To Nw Winds 15 To 25 Kt. Seas 7 To 10 Ft.
Sun Night...N To Nw Winds 15 To 25 Kt. Seas 7 To 10 Ft.
Mon...N Winds 15 To 25 Kt. Seas 8 To 10 Ft.
Mon Night...N Winds 10 To 20 Kt. Seas 7 To 9 Ft.
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Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service San Diego CA
524pm PDT Wednesday July 22 2026

Synopsis
Strengthening high pressure aloft into the weekend will bring very hot days for inland areas and warm humid nigheights except for the highest elevations in the mountains for Thursday into the weekend with record overnight warmth for many areas for Friday and Saturday. Monday and Tuesday will cool a few degrees each day, but high pressure as strong or stronger than late this week could return near the end of next week.

For Extreme Southwestern California Including Orange... San Diego...Western Riverside and Southwestern San Bernardino Counties
Marine
Northwesterly winds with gusts 20-25 kts in the outer waters near San Clemente Island to continue this evening and again Thursday afternoon. Additionally, a mixed swell will cause steep and choppy seas 6 to 7 feet on Thursday and Friday in the outer waters.

Beaches
A 3 to 4 feet south swell from 190 degrees with 13-15 second period will bring surf of 5 to 7 feet to area beaches Thursday through Sunday. Highest surf will be on south-southwest facing beaches. In addition to elevated surf, tides are expected to increase starting Friday peaking at 5.5 to 6.5 feet MLLW by early next week. The combination of surf and tides will result in minor coastal flooding during high tides.

Skywarn
Skywarn activation is not requested. However weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather conditions.

NOAA San Diego CA Office: Watches - Warnings - Advisories
CA...Beach Hazards Statement from 5am PDT Thursday through Sunday evening for Orange County Coastal Areas-San Diego County Coastal Areas.
Heat Advisory from 10am Thursday to 8pm PDT Monday for Orange County Coastal Areas-San Diego County Coastal Areas.

Extreme Heat Warning until 8pm PDT Monday for Coachella Valley- San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire-San Diego County Deserts-San Diego County Mountains- San Gorgonio Pass near Banning.

Heat Advisory until 8pm PDT Monday for Orange County Inland Areas-Riverside County Mountains-San Bernardino County Mountains-San Diego County Valleys-Santa Ana Mountains and Foothills.

Extreme Heat Warning from 10am Thursday to 8pm PDT Monday for Apple and Lucerne Valleys.

PZ...Small Craft Advisory until 9pm PDT Thursday for Waters from San Mateo Point to the Mexican Border Extending 10 to 60 nm out including San Clemente Island.