Marine Weather and Tide Forecast for Costa Mesa, CA
March 29, 2024 6:23 AM PDT (13:23 UTC) Change Location
Sunrise 6:40 AM Sunset 7:11 PM Moonrise 11:45 PM Moonset 8:54 AM |
PZZ655 Inner Waters From Point Mugu To San Mateo Pt. Ca Including Santa Catalina And Anacapa Islands- 334 Am Pdt Fri Mar 29 2024
.small craft advisory in effect until 9 am pdt this morning - .
.small craft advisory in effect from this evening through Saturday morning - .
Today - W winds 15 to 25 kt early, strongest western portion, becoming 10 to 15 kt by mid morning, then S 10 to 20 kt in the afternoon. Combined seas 4 to 6 ft dominant period 6 seconds. A slight chance of rain in the afternoon.
Tonight - SE to S winds 10 to 20 kt early, becoming 15 to 25 kt with local gusts to 30 kt. Combined seas 4 to 6 ft dominant period 13 seconds. A chance of rain in the evening, then rain.
Sat - S to sw winds 15 to 25 kt, becoming 10 to 15 kt by afternoon. Combined seas 6 to 8 ft dominant period 13 seconds. Showers in the morning, then a chance of showers.
Sat night - S winds 10 to 20 kt. Wind waves 2 to 3 ft. W swell 6 to 8 ft at 12 seconds. A slight chance of tstms in the evening. Showers likely. A chance of tstms.
Sun - SE winds 10 to 20 kt with local gusts to 25 kt, becoming sw 10 to 15 kt. Wind waves 2 to 4 ft. W swell 6 to 8 ft at 12 seconds. Showers likely in the morning, then a chance of showers. A slight chance of tstms.
Sun night - W winds 10 to 15 kt. Wind waves 2 ft. Mixed swell W 4 to 6 ft at 11 seconds and S 2 to 3 ft at 12 seconds. A chance of showers and a slight chance of tstms in the evening, then a slight chance of showers.
Mon - W to nw winds 10 to 15 kt. Wind waves 2 ft. Mixed swell W 3 to 5 ft and S 3 ft. A slight chance of showers.
Tue - W to nw winds 10 to 15 kt. Wind waves 2 ft. Mixed swell W 2 to 4 ft and S 2 ft.
winds and seas higher in and near tstms.
winds and seas higher in and near tstms.
PZZ600 334 Am Pdt Fri Mar 29 2024
synopsis for the southern california coast and santa barbara channel including the channel islands national marine sanctuary and national park - .at 10z, or 3 am pdt, a 1000 mb surface low was centered 450 nm wnw of san francisco, with a cold front extending southward. This front will push across the coastal waters tonight and early Sat. Gale force south winds are expected across the northern waters this afternoon into tonight.
synopsis for the southern california coast and santa barbara channel including the channel islands national marine sanctuary and national park - .at 10z, or 3 am pdt, a 1000 mb surface low was centered 450 nm wnw of san francisco, with a cold front extending southward. This front will push across the coastal waters tonight and early Sat. Gale force south winds are expected across the northern waters this afternoon into tonight.
Area Discussion for - San Diego, CA
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FXUS66 KSGX 291238 AFDSGX
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service San Diego CA 538 AM PDT Fri Mar 29 2024
SYNOPSIS
A strong Pacific storm will move slowly across the area this weekend into Monday. It will be much cooler. Widespread moderate to locally heavy precipitation on Saturday will become more showery for Saturday night into Monday with a slight chance of thunderstorms for Saturday into Sunday. Warmer and drier for Tuesday and Wednesday with high temperatures around 5 degrees above average on Wednesday. Then cooling for the end of next week with a chance of precipitation.
DISCUSSION
FOR EXTREME SOUTHWESTERN CALIFORNIA INCLUDING ORANGE...
SAN DIEGO...WESTERN RIVERSIDE AND SOUTHWESTERN SAN BERNARDINO COUNTIES...
.SHORT TERM (Today through Sunday)...
A low pressure system centered off the northern California coast early this morning will move slowly southward and be centered just west of Point Conception for late Saturday afternoon, moving inland across northern Baja and far southern California late Sunday.
High temperatures today will be slightly cooler than Thursday near the coast to around 10 degrees cooler for the mountains and high desert. High temperatures for Saturday will be another 10 to 15 degrees cooler inland with Sunday only slightly less cool.
There will be gusty southwest to west winds for the mountains and deserts today, strongest during the afternoon into the evening with the stronger gusts along the desert slopes of the mountains to 45 to 55 mph.
Lighter precipitation may develop this evening, but more widespread and heavier precipitation is expected to be spreading into areas east and south of Los Angeles County by Saturday morning, spreading southward and eastward on Saturday morning.
There will be a period of strong gusty south winds ahead of the cold front on Saturday morning with the stronger gusts near the coast to around 40 mph.
The heaviest precipitation from before dawn through noon on Saturday is expected along the south-facing slopes of the San Bernardino County mountains with hourly rainfall up to one-half to one inch per hour and snowfall of 1 to 2 inches per hour and locally 3 inches per hour on the higher peaks.
Behind the front, showers will continue at times for Saturday night and Sunday with more widespread showers and a chance of thunderstorms for late Saturday night into Sunday.
.LONG TERM (Monday through Thursday)...
Showers will linger near the mountains on Monday and are expected to end by Monday evening. Tuesday and Wednesday will be drier and warmer with Wednesday high temperatures around 5 degrees above average. Then cooler for Thursday and Friday with a chance for precipitation with another low pressure system centered in the somewhere in the vicinity of the California coast.
AVIATION
290935Z
Coast/Valleys
SCT-BKN clouds will continue through 18Z, with some TAF sites likely SCT TEMPO BKN. Bases will rise from 1500- 2000 ft MSL to 2000-3500 ft MSL by 18Z, with tops to 5000 ft MSL.
Local vis 2-5 miles in BR in the valleys through 18Z. Otherwise, FEW- SCT clouds above 20000 ft MSL through Fri evening, with clouds developing in the 3500-7000 ft MSL layer Fri evening.
Mountains/Deserts...Local terrain obscurations in clouds will occur below 5000 ft MSL on the coastal slopes through 18Z Fri. Areas of west winds 20-30 kt with local gusts 35-45 knots will occur mainly from the mountain crests east/north through the desert slopes and into adjacent deserts through Fri evening, along with moderate up/downdrafts and local LLWS. Otherwise, FEW-SCT high clouds above 20000 ft MSL and unrestricted VIS will continue through Fri evening.
MARINE
No hazardous marine conditions are expected through Friday. A Small Craft Advisory has been issued for southerly winds 20-25 knots with gusts to 30 knots and choppy seas Friday night into Saturday afternoon. The winds will shift from south to west as a front moves through the coastal waters Saturday morning, with weaker winds and less chop thereafter. There will be a slight chance of thunderstorms Saturday night through Sunday.
BEACHES
West southwest swells of 5-7 ft at 9-13 seconds could bring surf of 7-9 feet at times Saturday evening into Sunday afternoon. This will make for dangerous swimming conditions. The highest surf will be on exposed west-facing beaches in San Diego County. There will be a slight chance of thunderstorms Saturday night through Sunday.
HYDROLOGY
Widespread moderate to locally heavy precipitation will occur this weekend. Lighter rain and mountain snow may begin as early as this evening, increasing in coverage and intensity late tonight, with the heaviest and most widespread activity occurring through the day on Saturday, and again early Sunday morning through the afternoon.
Through Monday, rainfall is expected to range from around 1.5 to 2 inches for the coasts and valleys to 2 to 3 inches in the mountains, locally to around 5 inches on the south slopes of the San Bernardino County mountains. For the deserts, one-half to one inch is expected for the Apple and Lucerne Valleys, and one- quarter to one-half inch for the lower deserts.
The snow level will rise to 5500 to 6000 feet for early Saturday morning, fall to around 4500 to 5000 feet for Saturday night, then fluctuate around 5000 to 5500 feet on Sunday. For the San Bernardino County mountains, there could be snowfall of 1 to 3 inches from 4500 to 5000 feet, 3 to 6 inches from 5000 to 5500 feet, 6 to 12 inches from 5500 to 6000 feet, 12 to 18 inches from 6000 to 6500 feet, 18 to 24 inches from 6500 to 7000 feet, with as much as 3 to 4 feet on the higher peaks above 8500 feet. The most widespread and heaviest snowfall is expected on Saturday.
For the Riverside County mountains, snowfall of 1 to 3 inches is expected from 5000 to 5500 feet, 3 to 6 inches from 5500 to 6000 feet, 6 to 12 inches from 5500 to 6000 feet, 12 to 18 inches from 6000 to 6500 feet, and up to 2 feet on the highest peaks above 8000 feet.
For the San Diego County mountains, snowfall of 1 to 3 inches is expected from 5000 to 5500 feet and 3 to 6 inches above 5500 feet.
The greater potential for heavier snowfall in the San Diego County mountains is on Saturday night and Sunday.
The current forecast for the San Diego River at Fashion Valley has the river rising on Saturday, but remaining just below the low- water crossings. With additional rainfall on Sunday, the river could rise sufficiently to flood the low-water crossings late Sunday into Sunday night.
SKYWARN
Skywarn activation is not requested. However weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather conditions.
SGX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES
CA...Flood Watch from late tonight through Sunday afternoon for Orange County Coastal Areas-Orange County Inland Areas- Riverside County Mountains-San Bernardino County Mountains- San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire-San Diego County Coastal Areas-San Diego County Mountains-San Diego County Valleys-Santa Ana Mountains and Foothills.
Wind Advisory from 6 AM to noon PDT Saturday for San Diego County Coastal Areas-San Diego County Valleys.
Winter Storm Watch from late tonight through Sunday afternoon for San Bernardino County Mountains.
Winter Storm Watch from late tonight through Sunday afternoon for Riverside County Mountains.
Winter Storm Watch from Saturday morning through Sunday afternoon for San Diego County Mountains.
Wind Advisory from 2 PM this afternoon to 11 PM PDT this evening for Apple and Lucerne Valleys-Coachella Valley-San Diego County Deserts-San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning.
Wind Advisory from 2 AM to 8 AM PDT Saturday for Orange County Coastal Areas-Orange County Inland Areas.
PZ...Small Craft Advisory from 11 PM this evening to 5 PM PDT Saturday for Coastal Waters from San Mateo Point to the Mexican Border and out to 30 nm-Waters from San Mateo Point to the Mexican Border Extending 30 to 60 nm out including San Clemente Island.
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service San Diego CA 538 AM PDT Fri Mar 29 2024
SYNOPSIS
A strong Pacific storm will move slowly across the area this weekend into Monday. It will be much cooler. Widespread moderate to locally heavy precipitation on Saturday will become more showery for Saturday night into Monday with a slight chance of thunderstorms for Saturday into Sunday. Warmer and drier for Tuesday and Wednesday with high temperatures around 5 degrees above average on Wednesday. Then cooling for the end of next week with a chance of precipitation.
DISCUSSION
FOR EXTREME SOUTHWESTERN CALIFORNIA INCLUDING ORANGE...
SAN DIEGO...WESTERN RIVERSIDE AND SOUTHWESTERN SAN BERNARDINO COUNTIES...
.SHORT TERM (Today through Sunday)...
A low pressure system centered off the northern California coast early this morning will move slowly southward and be centered just west of Point Conception for late Saturday afternoon, moving inland across northern Baja and far southern California late Sunday.
High temperatures today will be slightly cooler than Thursday near the coast to around 10 degrees cooler for the mountains and high desert. High temperatures for Saturday will be another 10 to 15 degrees cooler inland with Sunday only slightly less cool.
There will be gusty southwest to west winds for the mountains and deserts today, strongest during the afternoon into the evening with the stronger gusts along the desert slopes of the mountains to 45 to 55 mph.
Lighter precipitation may develop this evening, but more widespread and heavier precipitation is expected to be spreading into areas east and south of Los Angeles County by Saturday morning, spreading southward and eastward on Saturday morning.
There will be a period of strong gusty south winds ahead of the cold front on Saturday morning with the stronger gusts near the coast to around 40 mph.
The heaviest precipitation from before dawn through noon on Saturday is expected along the south-facing slopes of the San Bernardino County mountains with hourly rainfall up to one-half to one inch per hour and snowfall of 1 to 2 inches per hour and locally 3 inches per hour on the higher peaks.
Behind the front, showers will continue at times for Saturday night and Sunday with more widespread showers and a chance of thunderstorms for late Saturday night into Sunday.
.LONG TERM (Monday through Thursday)...
Showers will linger near the mountains on Monday and are expected to end by Monday evening. Tuesday and Wednesday will be drier and warmer with Wednesday high temperatures around 5 degrees above average. Then cooler for Thursday and Friday with a chance for precipitation with another low pressure system centered in the somewhere in the vicinity of the California coast.
AVIATION
290935Z
Coast/Valleys
SCT-BKN clouds will continue through 18Z, with some TAF sites likely SCT TEMPO BKN. Bases will rise from 1500- 2000 ft MSL to 2000-3500 ft MSL by 18Z, with tops to 5000 ft MSL.
Local vis 2-5 miles in BR in the valleys through 18Z. Otherwise, FEW- SCT clouds above 20000 ft MSL through Fri evening, with clouds developing in the 3500-7000 ft MSL layer Fri evening.
Mountains/Deserts...Local terrain obscurations in clouds will occur below 5000 ft MSL on the coastal slopes through 18Z Fri. Areas of west winds 20-30 kt with local gusts 35-45 knots will occur mainly from the mountain crests east/north through the desert slopes and into adjacent deserts through Fri evening, along with moderate up/downdrafts and local LLWS. Otherwise, FEW-SCT high clouds above 20000 ft MSL and unrestricted VIS will continue through Fri evening.
MARINE
No hazardous marine conditions are expected through Friday. A Small Craft Advisory has been issued for southerly winds 20-25 knots with gusts to 30 knots and choppy seas Friday night into Saturday afternoon. The winds will shift from south to west as a front moves through the coastal waters Saturday morning, with weaker winds and less chop thereafter. There will be a slight chance of thunderstorms Saturday night through Sunday.
BEACHES
West southwest swells of 5-7 ft at 9-13 seconds could bring surf of 7-9 feet at times Saturday evening into Sunday afternoon. This will make for dangerous swimming conditions. The highest surf will be on exposed west-facing beaches in San Diego County. There will be a slight chance of thunderstorms Saturday night through Sunday.
HYDROLOGY
Widespread moderate to locally heavy precipitation will occur this weekend. Lighter rain and mountain snow may begin as early as this evening, increasing in coverage and intensity late tonight, with the heaviest and most widespread activity occurring through the day on Saturday, and again early Sunday morning through the afternoon.
Through Monday, rainfall is expected to range from around 1.5 to 2 inches for the coasts and valleys to 2 to 3 inches in the mountains, locally to around 5 inches on the south slopes of the San Bernardino County mountains. For the deserts, one-half to one inch is expected for the Apple and Lucerne Valleys, and one- quarter to one-half inch for the lower deserts.
The snow level will rise to 5500 to 6000 feet for early Saturday morning, fall to around 4500 to 5000 feet for Saturday night, then fluctuate around 5000 to 5500 feet on Sunday. For the San Bernardino County mountains, there could be snowfall of 1 to 3 inches from 4500 to 5000 feet, 3 to 6 inches from 5000 to 5500 feet, 6 to 12 inches from 5500 to 6000 feet, 12 to 18 inches from 6000 to 6500 feet, 18 to 24 inches from 6500 to 7000 feet, with as much as 3 to 4 feet on the higher peaks above 8500 feet. The most widespread and heaviest snowfall is expected on Saturday.
For the Riverside County mountains, snowfall of 1 to 3 inches is expected from 5000 to 5500 feet, 3 to 6 inches from 5500 to 6000 feet, 6 to 12 inches from 5500 to 6000 feet, 12 to 18 inches from 6000 to 6500 feet, and up to 2 feet on the highest peaks above 8000 feet.
For the San Diego County mountains, snowfall of 1 to 3 inches is expected from 5000 to 5500 feet and 3 to 6 inches above 5500 feet.
The greater potential for heavier snowfall in the San Diego County mountains is on Saturday night and Sunday.
The current forecast for the San Diego River at Fashion Valley has the river rising on Saturday, but remaining just below the low- water crossings. With additional rainfall on Sunday, the river could rise sufficiently to flood the low-water crossings late Sunday into Sunday night.
SKYWARN
Skywarn activation is not requested. However weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather conditions.
SGX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES
CA...Flood Watch from late tonight through Sunday afternoon for Orange County Coastal Areas-Orange County Inland Areas- Riverside County Mountains-San Bernardino County Mountains- San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire-San Diego County Coastal Areas-San Diego County Mountains-San Diego County Valleys-Santa Ana Mountains and Foothills.
Wind Advisory from 6 AM to noon PDT Saturday for San Diego County Coastal Areas-San Diego County Valleys.
Winter Storm Watch from late tonight through Sunday afternoon for San Bernardino County Mountains.
Winter Storm Watch from late tonight through Sunday afternoon for Riverside County Mountains.
Winter Storm Watch from Saturday morning through Sunday afternoon for San Diego County Mountains.
Wind Advisory from 2 PM this afternoon to 11 PM PDT this evening for Apple and Lucerne Valleys-Coachella Valley-San Diego County Deserts-San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning.
Wind Advisory from 2 AM to 8 AM PDT Saturday for Orange County Coastal Areas-Orange County Inland Areas.
PZ...Small Craft Advisory from 11 PM this evening to 5 PM PDT Saturday for Coastal Waters from San Mateo Point to the Mexican Border and out to 30 nm-Waters from San Mateo Point to the Mexican Border Extending 30 to 60 nm out including San Clemente Island.
Stations | Dist | Age | Wind | Air Temp | Water Temp | Waves | inHg | DewPt |
46253 | 12 mi | 58 min | 57°F | 3 ft | ||||
46256 | 14 mi | 58 min | 56°F | 3 ft | ||||
PRJC1 | 14 mi | 54 min | W 2.9G | |||||
AGXC1 | 16 mi | 66 min | WSW 6G | 55°F | ||||
PFXC1 | 16 mi | 60 min | 0G | 54°F | 29.93 | |||
PFDC1 | 17 mi | 72 min | W 1G | |||||
PSXC1 | 17 mi | 54 min | WNW 1.9G | |||||
BAXC1 | 18 mi | 66 min | SSW 4.1G | |||||
46222 - San Pedro, CA (092) | 19 mi | 58 min | 57°F | 4 ft | ||||
PXAC1 | 19 mi | 72 min | SW 2.9G | |||||
46277 | 26 mi | 58 min | 57°F | 3 ft | ||||
46275 | 34 mi | 54 min | 53°F | 57°F | 2 ft | |||
46221 - Santa Monica Bay, CA (028) | 39 mi | 58 min | 55°F | 4 ft | ||||
ICAC1 - 9410840 - Santa Monica Pier | 39 mi | 54 min | 51°F | 57°F | 29.95 | |||
46224 - Oceanside Offshore, CA (045) | 41 mi | 28 min | 58°F | 3 ft | ||||
46268 | 43 mi | 54 min | 60°F | 58°F | 3 ft |
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Airport Reports
EDIT (hide/show)  Help Click EDIT to display multiple airports. Follow links for more data.Airport | Dist | Age | Wind kt | Vis | Sky | Weather | Temp | DewPt | RH | inHg |
KSNA JOHN WAYNE AIRPORTORANGE COUNTY,CA | 6 sm | 20 min | SE 04 | 10 sm | Mostly Cloudy | 54°F | 46°F | 77% | 29.95 | |
KSLI LOS ALAMITOS AAF,CA | 12 sm | 88 min | SE 03 | 10 sm | Clear | 52°F | 48°F | 87% | 29.92 | |
KFUL FULLERTON MUNI,CA | 17 sm | 30 min | E 06 | 10 sm | A Few Clouds | 50°F | 48°F | 94% | 29.94 | |
KLGB LONG BEACH /DAUGHERTY FIELD/,CA | 17 sm | 30 min | calm | 10 sm | Clear | 52°F | 46°F | 82% | 29.95 |
Tide / Current for Santa Ana River entrance (inside), California
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Santa Ana River entrance (inside)
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Fri -- 06:42 AM PDT Sunrise
Fri -- 08:18 AM PDT 0.08 feet Low Tide
Fri -- 08:54 AM PDT Moonset
Fri -- 01:07 PM PDT 1.60 feet High Tide
Fri -- 06:57 PM PDT 0.41 feet Low Tide
Fri -- 07:10 PM PDT Sunset
Fri -- 11:45 PM PDT Moonrise
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Fri -- 06:42 AM PDT Sunrise
Fri -- 08:18 AM PDT 0.08 feet Low Tide
Fri -- 08:54 AM PDT Moonset
Fri -- 01:07 PM PDT 1.60 feet High Tide
Fri -- 06:57 PM PDT 0.41 feet Low Tide
Fri -- 07:10 PM PDT Sunset
Fri -- 11:45 PM PDT Moonrise
Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION
Santa Ana River entrance (inside), California, Tide feet
12 am |
2.7 |
1 am |
2.6 |
2 am |
2.3 |
3 am |
1.9 |
4 am |
1.4 |
5 am |
0.9 |
6 am |
0.5 |
7 am |
0.2 |
8 am |
0.1 |
9 am |
0.2 |
10 am |
0.5 |
11 am |
1 |
12 pm |
1.4 |
1 pm |
1.6 |
2 pm |
1.5 |
3 pm |
1.3 |
4 pm |
1 |
5 pm |
0.7 |
6 pm |
0.5 |
7 pm |
0.4 |
8 pm |
0.6 |
9 pm |
1.1 |
10 pm |
1.7 |
11 pm |
2.3 |
Los Patos (highway bridge)
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Fri -- 12:22 AM PDT 4.19 feet High Tide
Fri -- 06:42 AM PDT Sunrise
Fri -- 07:43 AM PDT 0.25 feet Low Tide
Fri -- 08:54 AM PDT Moonset
Fri -- 01:44 PM PDT 2.46 feet High Tide
Fri -- 06:22 PM PDT 1.22 feet Low Tide
Fri -- 07:11 PM PDT Sunset
Fri -- 11:45 PM PDT Moonrise
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Fri -- 12:22 AM PDT 4.19 feet High Tide
Fri -- 06:42 AM PDT Sunrise
Fri -- 07:43 AM PDT 0.25 feet Low Tide
Fri -- 08:54 AM PDT Moonset
Fri -- 01:44 PM PDT 2.46 feet High Tide
Fri -- 06:22 PM PDT 1.22 feet Low Tide
Fri -- 07:11 PM PDT Sunset
Fri -- 11:45 PM PDT Moonrise
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Los Patos (highway bridge), California, Tide feet
12 am |
4.2 |
1 am |
4.1 |
2 am |
3.7 |
3 am |
3 |
4 am |
2.2 |
5 am |
1.4 |
6 am |
0.7 |
7 am |
0.3 |
8 am |
0.3 |
9 am |
0.5 |
10 am |
1 |
11 am |
1.6 |
12 pm |
2.1 |
1 pm |
2.4 |
2 pm |
2.4 |
3 pm |
2.2 |
4 pm |
1.9 |
5 pm |
1.5 |
6 pm |
1.2 |
7 pm |
1.3 |
8 pm |
1.6 |
9 pm |
2.1 |
10 pm |
2.8 |
11 pm |
3.5 |
Santa Ana Mtns, CA,
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