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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 | PZZ745

Gusts now
8 kt
Seas now
4.9 ft · 18 sec
Air
66°F
Water
70°F
72-hr peak
16 kt

In brief

At 11:54 am PDT on Oct 13, 2026, NDBC station LJAC1 (La Jolla, CA, 17 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 NW 10 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft.”

Source: National Weather Service San Diego CA forecast; NDBC observations

Wind forecast · ktPeak 16 kt

05101520Wed 14Thu 15Fri 1605101520Wed 14Thu 15Fri 16
Sustained GustOct 13-16 | PDT

Seas forecast · ftPeak 4 ft

01234Wed 14Thu 15Fri 1601234Wed 14Thu 15Fri 16
Oct 13-16 | PDT

NWS marine forecast

PeriodForecast
TodayWind NW 10 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: NW 1 foot at 4 seconds, S 4 ft at 16 seconds and W 3 ft at 16 seconds.
TonightWind NW 10 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: NW 1 foot at 4 seconds, W 2 ft at 16 seconds and S 3 ft at 17 seconds.
WedWind variable less than 10 kt...becoming NW 10 kt in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: N 1 foot at 4 seconds, NW 2 ft at 15 seconds and S 3 ft at 16 seconds.
Wed NightWind NW 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: NW 2 ft at 4 seconds, NW 1 foot at 14 seconds and S 3 ft at 15 seconds.
ThuWind N 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: N 1 foot at 4 seconds, W 1 foot at 13 seconds and S 3 ft at 15 seconds.
Thu NightWind N 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: NW 2 ft at 4 seconds, W 1 foot at 13 seconds and S 3 ft at 15 seconds.
FriWind NE 15 kt...becoming around 10 kt in the afternoon. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: NE 3 ft at 5 seconds, W 1 foot at 13 seconds and S 3 ft at 15 seconds.
Fri NightWind NE 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: NE 2 ft at 4 seconds, W 1 foot at 12 seconds and S 3 ft at 15 seconds.
SatWind NE 10 to 15 kt in the morning... becoming variable less than 10 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: NE 2 ft at 4 seconds, W 1 foot at 12 seconds and S 3 ft at 16 seconds.
Sat NightWind NW 10 kt in the evening... becoming variable less than 10 kt. Seas 4 ft. Wave Detail: NW 1 foot at 4 seconds, NW 1 foot at 11 seconds and S 4 ft at 17 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.

TimeWindGustSeasWater
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), 16.7 miles away. Seas from buoy 46225 (Torrey Pines Outer, CA (100)), 7.9 miles away, at Tue 11:56 AM.

What is the marine forecast for San Mateo point to the Mexican Border today?

Today: Wind NW 10 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: NW 1 foot at 4 seconds, S 4 ft at 16 seconds and W 3 ft at 16 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 PZZ745 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, 16.7 miles from this zone. The forecast peaks at 4.0 ft Tue 5 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 PZZ745, 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.