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Cortez Bank Surf Forecast
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Cortez Bank surf Forecast / CAL – San Diego County / USA
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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cortez Bank this week:
The surf forecast for Cortez Bank over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 08) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Cortez Bank in the next 12 days are 2.4m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 08) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 16s period and expected on Tuesday (May 07) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Wed 8th May) | 8ft (2.4m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 9th May) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Wed 8th May) | 8ft (2.4m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cortez Bank over the next 12 days.
Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 19 | 18 |
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| Energy (?) | 733 | 864 | 1405 | 1255 | 951 | 1789 | 1381 | 1025 | 710 | 389 | 297 | 229 | 331 | 395 | 312 | 271 | 376 | 371 | 318 | 245 | 226 | 220 | 261 | 273 | 1065 | 1172 | 1170 | 1340 | 1418 | 1243 | 1441 | 1302 | 1190 | 1070 | 846 | 719 |
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| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | glass | glass | on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | cross- on | on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 9:46AM 1.59 | 9:12PM 2.30 | 10:43AM 1.51 | 9:48PM 2.30 | 11:42AM 1.43 | 10:27PM 2.23 | 12:48PM 1.35 | 11:08PM 2.11 | 2:08PM 1.31 | 11:53PM 1.97 | 3:48PM 1.33 | 12:45AM 1.80 | 5:11PM 1.39 | 1:53AM 1.65 | 5:53PM 1.47 | 3:19AM 1.53 | 6:19PM 1.55 | 4:43AM 1.47 | 6:41PM 1.63 | 5:52AM 1.44 | 6:59PM 1.72 | 6:50AM 1.43 | 7:18PM 1.80 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:53PM 0.76 | 4:19AM 0.01 | 3:29PM 0.89 | 5:08AM 0.01 | 4:04PM 1.01 | 5:59AM 0.08 | 4:39PM 1.11 | 6:55AM 0.18 | 5:18PM 1.21 | 7:56AM 0.30 | 6:13PM 1.29 | 9:01AM 0.39 | 8:06PM 1.34 | 10:04AM 0.47 | 10:20PM 1.29 | 10:57AM 0.52 | 11:45PM 1.16 | 11:39AM 0.57 | 12:38AM 1.00 | 12:13PM 0.63 | 1:19AM 0.84 | 12:43PM 0.70 | 1:54AM 0.67 | |||||||||||||
Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:03 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 7:42 | - | - | 7:43 | - | - | 7:43 | - | - | 7:44 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:46 | - | - | 7:47 | - | - | 7:47 | - | - | 7:49 | - | - | 7:50 | - |
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| Temp. °C | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Feels °C (?) | 6 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Tue night, calm by Thu night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the WNW by Sun night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Mon afternoon, light winds from the WNW by Wed night). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Cortez Bank Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Cortez Bank provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Cortez Bank can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Cortez Bank surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Cortez Bank) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Cortez Bank may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Cortez Bank is 130 km (81 miles) from Catalina Island. If you plan a vacation in San Diego County, look for hotels and other accommodation in Catalina Island. Catalina Island has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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