Tabletops
Solana Beach · San Diego, United States · Reef break
Local time
13:00
Data source
Preview
Wave height
2.1m
Excellent · 89/100Primary swell
1.7 m
12s · W
Wind
3 km/h
Offshore · E
Sea
18.2°C
3/2 mm suit
Tide
Rising
+1.0 m · High 14:00
Forecast integrity.
Every recommendation carries its source state, model coverage and sampling context.
Model agreement
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Comparison unavailable
Cross-model consensus
The primary forecast remains available without a cross-model signal.
Wave spread
—
Period spread
—
Horizon
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Marine
Deterministic preview guidance
Wind & weather
Deterministic preview guidance
Tide context
Modelled preview phase
Nearby buoy
Independent observation used when a suitable station is available.
Cleaner signal needed
WAIT
Hold for a fresher or better-aligned window.
Why this call.
A conservative read of forecast quality, independent observations, model spread and the exact break profile.
Best window
17:00–20:00
Excellent · 1.4–1.4 m · good tide fit
Model agreement
Comparison pending
A single-model forecast is available without a cross-check.
Observed ocean
Checking nearby stations
Looking for an independent real-ocean signal.
Break profile
Regional calibration
Tabletops · <1 km model sample · 45% coverage
Higher bars mean a cleaner model signal
San Diego · Live coast intelligence
Forecast meets the real coast.
Spot intelligence.
Regional guidance only: San Diego links exposed beachbreaks, softer learning zones and tide-sensitive reefs across a long, varied coastline.
Profile source · City of San Diego Lifeguard ServicesMapped geometry
Faces W · 255°
Clean offshore axis E · Intermediate profile
Wave
Reef break
Reef break · local setup pending
Swell window
W–NW / S–SW
Regional exposure
Clean wind
E–NE offshore · break dependent
Regional baseline only
Tide window
Break dependent · check local reef and sandbar
Verify at the break
Know before you paddle
Live conditions and local advice always override this profile.
Hourly forecast
The next 48 hours
Tide intelligence
Read the water.
Tide phase, speed and range for timing, paired with offshore-current context and a nearby buoy whenever available.
Water level now
High · rising
+1.0 m
relative to MSL
Gentle rise
+0.17 m/h
High · 14:00
In 1 hour
2.3 m
Mesotidal
0.40 km/h
Flowing NW
High
28 Mon · 14:00
+1.1 m
Low
28 Mon · 20:00
-1.1 m
High
29 Tue · 02:00
+1.1 m
Low
29 Tue · 08:00
-1.1 m
Tides and currents use the Météo-France global ocean model via Open-Meteo at roughly 8 km resolution. Sea level includes tide and atmospheric effects and is referenced to global mean sea level, not a local chart datum. Coastal accuracy is limited; never use this for navigation.
7-day outlook
Pick your day.
Model: SWELLRADAR preview model
Today
2.2 m
12s · W
Excellent · 89
29 Tue
2.1 m
13s · NW
Excellent · 89
30 Wed
2.2 m
11s · W
Excellent · 89
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The break
Reef break
Verified break location with regional surf context. Spot-specific geometry is still awaiting calibration.
Timing
E–NE offshore · break dependent
Break dependent · check local reef and sandbar. Re-check local observations and the lineup before you paddle out.
Data note
Fallback preview
Wave guidance, tide phase and offshore currents are modelled unless a nearby buoy observation is shown.