Marine forecast
San Mateo Point to the Mexican Border, CA
- current wind
- 6 kt NNW
- Gusts
- 8 kt
- Seas
- 4.9 ft
- Period
- 18 sec
- Air
- 66°F
Observed Tue 11:54 AM | PZZ740
- Gusts now
- 8 kt
- Seas now
- 4.9 ft · 18 sec
- Air
- 66°F
- Water
- 70°F
- 72-hr peak
- 18 kt
In brief
At 11:54 am PDT on Oct 13, 2026, NDBC station LJAC1 (La Jolla, CA, 7 miles away) measured wind from the NNW at 6 kt, gusting to 8 kt; buoy 46225 measured seas of 4.9 ft. The NWS forecast for San Mateo Point to the Mexican Border, CA issued at 2:11 am PDT on Oct 13, 2026 reads, for today: “Wind variable less than 10 kt...becoming W 10 kt this afternoon. Seas 4 ft.”
Source: National Weather Service San Diego CA forecast; NDBC observations
Wind forecast · ktPeak 18 kt
Seas forecast · ftPeak 4 ft
NWS marine forecast
| Period | Forecast |
|---|---|
| Today | Wind variable less than 10 kt...becoming W 10 kt this afternoon. Seas 4 ft. Wave Detail: E 1 foot at 4 seconds, S 3 ft at 17 seconds and W 3 ft at 17 seconds. |
| Tonight | Wind N 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: NW 1 foot at 4 seconds, W 2 ft at 16 seconds and S 3 ft at 17 seconds. |
| Wed | Wind NE 10 kt...becoming NW in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: NE 1 foot at 4 seconds, W 1 foot at 15 seconds and S 3 ft at 16 seconds. |
| Wed Night | Wind N 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: NW 2 ft at 4 seconds, W 1 foot at 14 seconds and S 3 ft at 15 seconds. |
| Thu | Wind N 10 kt...becoming NW in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: NE 1 foot at 4 seconds, W 1 foot at 13 seconds and S 3 ft at 15 seconds. |
| Thu Night | Wind N 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: NW 2 ft at 4 seconds, NW 1 foot at 13 seconds and S 3 ft at 15 seconds. |
| Fri | Wind NE 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: NE 2 ft at 5 seconds and S 3 ft at 15 seconds. |
| Fri Night | Wind NE 15 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: NE 2 ft at 5 seconds and S 3 ft at 15 seconds. |
| Sat | Wind NE 15 kt...becoming NW in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: NE 2 ft at 5 seconds and S 3 ft at 16 seconds. |
| Sat Night | Wind N 10 kt in the evening...becoming variable less than 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: NW 1 foot at 4 seconds, NW 1 foot at 11 seconds and SW 4 ft at 16 seconds. |
Issued Tue 2:11 AM by San Diego CA (product CWFSGX).
Synopsis
At 1 AM, a 1024 mb high was around 400 nautical miles west of Point Reyes and a 1008 mb low was over Puerto Penasco, Mexico. Weak offshore flow during nights and mornings will alternate with northwest onshore flow during afternoons and evenings today through Wednesday. Offshore flow will begin to prevail and strengthen Thursday, peak Friday into Saturday, and weaken late Saturday.
Recent buoy conditions
| Time | Wind | Gust | Seas | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 11:54 AM | 6 kt NNW | 8 kt | — | 70°F |
| Tue 10:54 AM | 9 kt N | 11 kt | — | 70°F |
| Tue 9:54 AM | 8 kt N | 11 kt | — | 70°F |
| Tue 8:54 AM | 3 kt NE | 5 kt | — | 70°F |
| Tue 7:54 AM | 3 kt E | 5 kt | — | 70°F |
| Tue 6:54 AM | 4 kt E | 5 kt | — | 70°F |
| Tue 5:54 AM | 5 kt E | 7 kt | — | 70°F |
| Tue 4:54 AM | 7 kt ENE | 10 kt | — | 70°F |
| Tue 3:54 AM | 9 kt NNE | 10 kt | — | 70°F |
| Tue 2:54 AM | 6 kt SE | 9 kt | — | 70°F |
| Tue 1:54 AM | 12 kt SW | 17 kt | — | 71°F |
| Tue 12:54 AM | 12 kt WNW | 16 kt | — | 71°F |
Observed Tue 11:54 AM at NDBC buoy LJAC1 (La Jolla, CA), 7.2 miles away. Seas from buoy 46225 (Torrey Pines Outer, CA (100)), 3.5 miles away, at Tue 11:56 AM.
Frequently asked questions
What is the marine forecast for San Mateo Point to the Mexican Border today?
Today: Wind variable less than 10 kt...becoming W 10 kt this afternoon. Seas 4 ft. Wave Detail: E 1 foot at 4 seconds, S 3 ft at 17 seconds and W 3 ft at 17 seconds.
Is there a small craft advisory for San Mateo Point to the Mexican Border?
No advisories, warnings or watches are in effect for NWS zone PZZ740 as of the last update on this page. Advisories can be issued at any time; check the current bulletin before leaving the dock.
How high are the waves at San Mateo Point to the Mexican Border right now?
Seas are running 4.9 ft at a 18-second period, measured at NDBC buoy LJAC1 Tue 11:54 AM, 7.2 miles from this zone. The forecast peaks at 4.0 ft Tue 11 PM.
What is the water temperature at San Mateo Point to the Mexican Border?
The nearest buoy read 70°F (21°C) at Tue 11:54 AM. Sea surface temperature at a single buoy can differ by several degrees from the water at a beach or in a shallow bay nearby.
What do the wind speeds in knots mean?
One knot is 1.15 mph. The National Weather Service issues a small craft advisory for sustained winds of roughly 22–33 knots or hazardous seas, a gale warning at 34–47 knots, and a storm warning at 48 knots and above. Exact advisory thresholds vary by forecast office and by water body — a bay reaches dangerous chop at a lower wind speed than open ocean.
Where does this forecast come from?
The forecast text is the National Weather Service's own marine bulletin for zone PZZ740, issued by San Diego CA, reproduced in full. The wind and seas charts are drawn from the NWS gridded forecast for a point inside the zone. Observations come from the nearest reporting NDBC buoy. We are not affiliated with NOAA or the National Weather Service.
Forecast: NOAA/NWS product CWFSGX, issued Tue 2:11 AM. Observations: NOAA National Data Buoy Center station LJAC1, read Tue 11:54 AM. Retrieved Oct 13, 12:42 PM. Conditions offshore change faster than any page can be rebuilt, so check the current NWS bulletin and your own instruments before going out.