Watching Hurricane Jimena closely for possible swell. It's one heck of a storm, but trajectory is uncertain. Small deviations in the weather pattern could result in a world of difference for surf in SoCal. Here's a look at what's happening across the Pacific to bring swell to California.
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Last of southern hemi coming through, fading into weekend. Some swell from Ignacio due shortly, and some NW swell on the radar as well. Here's a look at what's happening across the Pacific to bring swell to California.
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Southern hemi now fades during second half of the week. NW swells though on the horizon, nothing epic, but ETAs for 30th and 1st. Here's a look at what's happening across the Pacific to bring swell to California.
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Southern hemi moderate over weekend, then bigger Monday through Wednesday. Slight precipitation chances in the forecast, and winds about to shift somewhat as well. Here's a look at what's happening across the Pacific to bring swell to California.
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Southern hemi swell is headed to the California coast. This should come in two phases, with a moderate swell this weekend, and then bigger come Monday (24th). Here's a look at what's happening across the Pacific to bring swell to California.
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Until next time, take care, be safe, and smile in the line-up!
Wanted to show what'll be happening this week surf-wise while I'm out on vacation. Not a whole lot on tap, although wind swell is highly likely for the weekend, and we may see some southern hemi around the 22nd-23rd. Here's a look at what's happening across the Pacific to bring swell to California.
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Until next time, take care, be safe, and smile in the line-up!
Wanted to show a quick update on hurricane Felicia, and what it means for swell in California. Models are a bit frustrating this morning, but I've taken the middle ground for the forecast.
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Hurricane Felicia now category 4, blowing 120 kt winds and stirring up impressive fetch. Not the most favorable swell track though, but we should see something out of this over the weekend (Sat.), along with some background southern hemi. Winds to be an issue for the near term, but improve by the weekend. Here's a look at what's happening across the Pacific to bring swell to California.
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Meteorologist and Chief forecaster for WetSand since 1999, founded WaveCast 1995. Associate member of the American Meteorological Society, and a professional member of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Earth sciences author and software engineer.
