Marine forecast
Santa Cruz I.–San Clemente I. offshore, CA
- current wind
- 14 kt NNW
- Gusts
- 18 kt
- Seas
- 8.2 ft
- Period
- 18 sec
- Air
- 66°F
Observed Tue 12:10 PM | PZZ676
- Gusts now
- 18 kt
- Seas now
- 8.2 ft · 18 sec
- Air
- 66°F
- Water
- 71°F
- 72-hr peak
- 18 kt
In brief
At 12:10 pm PDT on Oct 13, 2026, NDBC station 46069 (SOUTH SANTA ROSA - 14 NM SW of Santa Rosa Island, CA, 32 miles away) measured wind from the NNW at 14 kt, gusting to 18 kt; buoy 46219 measured seas of 8.2 ft. The NWS forecast for Santa Cruz I.–San Clemente I. offshore, CA issued at 8:46 am PDT on Oct 13, 2026 reads, for today: “NW wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft.”
Source: National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA forecast; NDBC observations
Wind forecast · ktPeak 18 kt
Seas forecast · ftPeak 5 ft
NWS marine forecast
| Period | Forecast |
|---|---|
| Today | NW wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: NW 4 ft at 7 seconds, NW 5 ft at 10 seconds and S 3 ft at 16 seconds. |
| Tonight | NW wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: NW 6 ft at 7 seconds, NW 3 ft at 15 seconds and S 3 ft at 17 seconds. |
| Wed | N wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: NW 5 ft at 7 seconds, NW 3 ft at 14 seconds and S 3 ft at 15 seconds. |
| Wed Night | NW wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: NW 6 ft at 7 seconds, NW 3 ft at 14 seconds and S 3 ft at 15 seconds. |
| Thu | N wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: NW 4 ft at 7 seconds, NW 2 ft at 13 seconds and S 3 ft at 15 seconds. |
| Thu Night | N wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: NW 4 ft at 6 seconds, NW 3 ft at 13 seconds and S 2 ft at 15 seconds. |
| Fri | NE wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: N 4 ft at 6 seconds, NW 3 ft at 9 seconds and S 3 ft at 15 seconds. |
| Fri Night | N wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: N 3 ft at 6 seconds, NW 2 ft at 11 seconds and S 3 ft at 15 seconds. |
| Sat | N wind 10 to 15 kt, becoming NE 5 to 10 kt in the afternoon. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: N 3 ft at 6 seconds, NW 2 ft at 11 seconds and S 3 ft at 16 seconds. |
| Sat Night | NW wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: NW 3 ft at 6 seconds, NW 3 ft at 12 seconds and S 3 ft at 17 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 | 14 kt NNW | 18 kt | — | 71°F |
| Tue 11:50 AM | 16 kt NNW | 18 kt | 9.2 ft | 71°F |
| Tue 10:50 AM | 16 kt NNW | 18 kt | 8.2 ft | 70°F |
| Tue 9:50 AM | 16 kt NNW | 19 kt | 8.2 ft | 70°F |
| Tue 8:50 AM | 14 kt NNW | 18 kt | 8.2 ft | 70°F |
| Tue 7:50 AM | 16 kt NNW | 19 kt | 7.9 ft | 70°F |
| Tue 6:50 AM | 14 kt NNW | 18 kt | 8.2 ft | 71°F |
| Tue 5:50 AM | 14 kt NNW | 18 kt | 7.5 ft | 71°F |
| Tue 4:50 AM | 14 kt N | 18 kt | 7.9 ft | 71°F |
| Tue 3:50 AM | 16 kt N | 19 kt | 7.9 ft | 71°F |
| Tue 2:50 AM | 16 kt N | 19 kt | 7.5 ft | 71°F |
| Tue 1:50 AM | 14 kt N | 18 kt | 7.5 ft | 71°F |
Observed Tue 12:10 PM at NDBC buoy 46069 (SOUTH SANTA ROSA - 14 NM SW of Santa Rosa Island, CA), 32.5 miles away. Seas from buoy 46219 (San Nicolas Island, CA (067)), 45.1 miles away, at Tue 11:56 AM.
Frequently asked questions
What is the marine forecast for Santa Cruz I.–San Clemente I. offshore today?
Today: NW wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: NW 4 ft at 7 seconds, NW 5 ft at 10 seconds and S 3 ft at 16 seconds.
Is there a small craft advisory for Santa Cruz I.–San Clemente I. offshore?
No advisories, warnings or watches are in effect for NWS zone PZZ676 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 Santa Cruz I.–San Clemente I. offshore right now?
Seas are running 8.2 ft at a 18-second period, measured at NDBC buoy 46069 Tue 12:10 PM, 32.5 miles from this zone. The forecast peaks at 5.0 ft Fri 11 AM.
What is the water temperature at Santa Cruz I.–San Clemente I. offshore?
The nearest buoy read 71°F (22°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 PZZ676, 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 46069, 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.