Marine forecast
Pt. Piedras Blancas–Pt. Sal (10-60 nm), CA
- current wind
- 10 kt NW
- Gusts
- 12 kt
- Seas
- 7.5 ft
- Period
- 18 sec
- Air
- 64°F
Observed Tue 12:10 PM | PZZ670
- Gusts now
- 12 kt
- Seas now
- 7.5 ft · 18 sec
- Air
- 64°F
- Water
- 64°F
- 72-hr peak
- 15 kt
In brief
At 12:10 pm PDT on Oct 13, 2026, NDBC station 46028 (CAPE SAN MARTIN - 55NM West NW of Morro Bay, CA, 38 miles away) measured wind from the NW at 10 kt, gusting to 12 kt; buoy 46259 measured seas of 7.5 ft. The NWS forecast for Pt. Piedras Blancas–Pt. Sal (10-60 nm), CA issued at 8:46 am PDT on Oct 13, 2026 reads, for today: “N wind 5 to 10 kt, becoming NW 10 to 20 kt this afternoon. Seas 6 to 8 ft.”
Source: National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA forecast; NDBC observations
Wind forecast · ktPeak 15 kt
Seas forecast · ftPeak 7 ft
NWS marine forecast
| Period | Forecast |
|---|---|
| Today | N wind 5 to 10 kt, becoming NW 10 to 20 kt this afternoon. Seas 6 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: NW 7 ft at 9 seconds and S 3 ft at 16 seconds. |
| Tonight | NW wind 15 to 20 kt, becoming N 10 to 20 kt after midnight. Seas 6 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: NW 6 ft at 8 seconds, NW 4 ft at 15 seconds and S 3 ft at 17 seconds. |
| Wed | N wind 10 to 15 kt, becoming NW 10 to 20 kt in the afternoon. Seas 5 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: NW 4 ft at 7 seconds, NW 4 ft at 14 seconds and S 3 ft at 16 seconds. |
| Wed Night | NW wind 15 to 20 kt, becoming 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Seas 5 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: NW 5 ft at 6 seconds, NW 3 ft at 14 seconds and S 3 ft at 15 seconds. |
| Thu | N wind 10 to 15 kt, becoming NW 5 to 10 kt in the afternoon. Seas 5 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: NW 4 ft at 6 seconds, NW 3 ft at 13 seconds and S 3 ft at 15 seconds. |
| Thu Night | NW wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 5 ft. Wave Detail: NW 4 ft at 6 seconds, NW 3 ft at 12 seconds and S 3 ft at 15 seconds. |
| Fri | N wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: NW 3 ft at 6 seconds, NW 3 ft at 12 seconds and S 3 ft at 15 seconds. |
| Fri Night | NW wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: NW 4 ft at 6 seconds, NW 4 ft at 12 seconds and S 3 ft at 15 seconds. |
| Sat | N wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: N 4 ft at 6 seconds, NW 3 ft at 11 seconds and S 3 ft at 16 seconds. |
| Sat Night | NW wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft. Wave Detail: NW 7 ft at 7 seconds, NW 4 ft at 13 seconds and S 3 ft at 16 seconds. |
Issued Tue 8:46 AM by Los Angeles/Oxnard CA (product CWFLOX).
Recent buoy conditions
| Time | Wind | Gust | Seas | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 12:10 PM | 10 kt NW | 12 kt | — | 64°F |
| Tue 11:50 AM | 8 kt NW | 10 kt | 7.9 ft | 64°F |
| Tue 10:50 AM | 10 kt NW | 14 kt | 7.5 ft | 64°F |
| Tue 9:50 AM | 10 kt NW | 12 kt | 7.5 ft | 64°F |
| Tue 8:50 AM | 8 kt NW | 10 kt | 7.5 ft | 64°F |
| Tue 7:50 AM | 10 kt NW | 12 kt | 7.9 ft | 64°F |
| Tue 6:50 AM | 10 kt WNW | 12 kt | 7.2 ft | 64°F |
| Tue 5:50 AM | 8 kt NW | 12 kt | 7.9 ft | 64°F |
| Tue 4:50 AM | 8 kt NW | 10 kt | 7.9 ft | 64°F |
| Tue 3:50 AM | 10 kt NW | 12 kt | 8.2 ft | 64°F |
| Tue 2:50 AM | 10 kt WNW | 14 kt | 8.5 ft | 64°F |
| Tue 1:50 AM | 8 kt WNW | 12 kt | 8.2 ft | 64°F |
Observed Tue 12:10 PM at NDBC buoy 46028 (CAPE SAN MARTIN - 55NM West NW of Morro Bay, CA), 37.8 miles away. Seas from buoy 46259 (Santa Lucia Escarpment, CA (222)), 35.7 miles away, at Tue 11:56 AM.
Frequently asked questions
What is the marine forecast for Pt. Piedras Blancas–Pt. Sal (10-60 nm) today?
Today: N wind 5 to 10 kt, becoming NW 10 to 20 kt this afternoon. Seas 6 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: NW 7 ft at 9 seconds and S 3 ft at 16 seconds.
Is there a small craft advisory for Pt. Piedras Blancas–Pt. Sal (10-60 nm)?
No advisories, warnings or watches are in effect for NWS zone PZZ670 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 Pt. Piedras Blancas–Pt. Sal (10-60 nm) right now?
Seas are running 7.5 ft at a 18-second period, measured at NDBC buoy 46028 Tue 12:10 PM, 37.8 miles from this zone. The forecast peaks at 7.0 ft Tue 12 PM.
What is the water temperature at Pt. Piedras Blancas–Pt. Sal (10-60 nm)?
The nearest buoy read 64°F (18°C) at Tue 12:10 PM. 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 PZZ670, issued by Los Angeles/Oxnard 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 CWFLOX, issued Tue 8:46 AM. Observations: NOAA National Data Buoy Center station 46028, read Tue 12:10 PM. 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.