Santa Cruz Island to San Clemente Island CA between 60 and 150 NM Offshore Forecast
| Today...Nw Winds 5 To 15 Kt, Becoming N. Seas 4 To 7 Ft. |
| Tonight...N To Nw Winds 10 To 15 Kt, Becoming N 10 To 20 Kt. Seas 3 To 6 Ft. |
| Fri...N To Ne Winds 10 To 20 Kt. Seas 3 To 6 Ft. |
| Fri Night...N To Ne Winds 5 To 15 Kt. Seas 3 To 6 Ft. |
| Sat...N To Ne Winds 5 To 15 Kt, Becoming E. Seas 3 To 6 Ft. |
| Sat Night...Variable Winds Less Than 10 Kt, Becoming N. Seas 4 To 7 Ft. |
| Sun...N To Nw Winds 5 To 15 Kt. Seas 5 To 8 Ft. |
| Sun Night...N To Nw Winds 5 To 15 Kt, Increasing To 10 To 20 Kt. Seas 5 To 9 Ft. |
| Mon...Nw Winds 10 To 20 Kt. Seas 6 To 10 Ft. |
| Mon Night...Nw Winds 15 To 25 Kt. Seas 6 To 10 Ft. |
| Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service San Diego CA 426am PDT Thu Oct 15 2026 Synopsis Santa Ana winds expected today through Saturday, with the strongest and most widespread on Friday. Additionally, moderate to major HeatRisk is expected for coastal areas. Cooler conditions will spread inland Sunday, with greater cooling and chance of showers next Tuesday and Wednesday. For Extreme Southwestern California Including Orange... San Diego...Western Riverside and Southwestern San Bernardino Counties Fire Weather Elevated fire weather conditions with near critical conditions in locations with abundant dry fuels where topography and wind direction are well aligned for today through Saturday. Northeast to east Santa Ana winds are expected to increase later today and continue through Saturday, with the strongest and most widespread winds on Friday. Winds will be mostly out of the north and northeast today, becoming more northeast to east by Friday, and easterly on Saturday. Gusts for the valleys will mainly be 35 to 55 mph, with the strongest winds below passes and near mountain foothills. For the coastal slopes and through passes, local gusts have the potential to exceed 65 mph. Lowest daytime relative humidity for the valleys and inland coastal areas will fall to 15 to 25 percent by later this afternoon, then recover to 20 to 30 percent for Friday and Saturday. Winds will weaken from Friday's peak on Saturday but remain elevated. Much weaker offshore winds expected Sunday, with the pressure gradient returning to onshore by Monday. There will be a slight chance of a shower or two developing over the mountains and adjacent deserts during the afternoon on Friday, although very little probability of there being any significant wetting rain. Marine Isolated northeast gusts could exceed 20 knots Friday into early Saturday. Otherwise, no hazardous marine conditions are expected through Monday. Beaches A prevailing southerly swell will generate surf 3-5 feet with local sets to 6 feet today, and produce strong rip currents. Late morning high tide near 6.5 feet today, producing minor coastal flooding. Tides are expected to fall thereafter, diminishing the threat for coastal flooding. Check the Beach Hazards Statement for details. 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 until 2pm PDT this afternoon for Orange County Coastal Areas-San Diego County Coastal Areas. Heat Advisory from 10am this morning to 8pm PDT Saturday for Orange County Coastal Areas-Orange County Inland Areas-San Diego County Coastal Areas. High Wind Warning until 8pm PDT Saturday for San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire. High Wind Warning from 8pm this evening to 8pm PDT Saturday for San Diego County Valleys. High Wind Warning until 8pm PDT Friday for San Bernardino County Mountains. High Wind Warning until midnight PDT Saturday night for Riverside County Mountains-San Diego County Mountains-San Gorgonio Pass near Banning. High Wind Warning until noon PDT Saturday for Santa Ana Mountains and Foothills. Wind Advisory until noon PDT Saturday for Orange County Inland Areas. PZ...None. |
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