Marine forecast
Pt. Piedras Blancas–Pt. Sal westward, CA
- current wind
- 10 kt SW
- Seas
- 4.6 ft
- Period
- 18 sec
- Air
- 63°F
- 72-hr peak
- 12 kt
Observed Tue 12:15 PM | PZZ645
- Seas now
- 4.6 ft · 18 sec
- Air
- 63°F
- 72-hr peak
- 12 kt
- Peak seas
- 5 ft
In brief
At 12:15 pm PDT on Oct 13, 2026, NDBC station CPXC1 (Cal Poly Pier, CA, 16 miles away) measured wind from the SW at 10 kt; buoy 46215 measured seas of 4.6 ft. The NWS forecast for Pt. Piedras Blancas–Pt. Sal westward, CA issued at 8:46 am PDT on Oct 13, 2026 reads, for today: “Light winds, becoming NW 10 to 20 kt this afternoon. Seas 4 to 6 ft.”
Source: National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA forecast; NDBC observations
Wind forecast · ktPeak 12 kt
Seas forecast · ftPeak 5 ft
NWS marine forecast
| Period | Forecast |
|---|---|
| Today | Light winds, becoming NW 10 to 20 kt this afternoon. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: NW 5 ft at 9 seconds and S 3 ft at 17 seconds. |
| Tonight | NW wind 10 to 20 kt, becoming N 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: NW 4 ft at 8 seconds, NW 3 ft at 14 seconds and S 3 ft at 17 seconds. |
| Wed | N wind 5 to 10 kt, becoming NW 10 to 20 kt in the afternoon. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: NW 3 ft at 7 seconds, NW 3 ft at 13 seconds and S 3 ft at 16 seconds. |
| Wed Night | NW wind 10 to 20 kt, becoming N 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: NW 4 ft at 6 seconds, NW 3 ft at 14 seconds and S 3 ft at 15 seconds. |
| Thu | N wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: NW 3 ft at 6 seconds, NW 2 ft at 13 seconds and S 3 ft at 15 seconds. |
| Thu Night | NW wind 10 to 15 kt, becoming N 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: NW 3 ft at 6 seconds, NW 2 ft at 13 seconds and S 2 ft at 15 seconds. |
| Fri | N wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 3 ft at 6 seconds, NW 2 ft at 12 seconds and S 3 ft at 15 seconds. |
| Fri Night | NW wind 10 to 15 kt, becoming N 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: NW 3 ft at 12 seconds and S 3 ft at 16 seconds. |
| Sat | NE wind 5 to 10 kt, becoming NW in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 3 ft at 11 seconds and S 3 ft at 16 seconds. |
| Sat Night | NW wind 10 to 15 kt, becoming N 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: NW 4 ft at 7 seconds, W 4 ft at 11 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 12:15 PM | 10 kt SW | — | — | — |
| Tue 11:50 AM | 12 kt SW | — | — | — |
| Tue 10:50 AM | 4 kt SW | — | — | — |
| Tue 9:50 AM | 1 kt SSW | — | — | — |
| Tue 8:50 AM | 3 kt NNE | — | — | — |
| Tue 7:50 AM | 5 kt NNE | — | — | — |
| Tue 6:50 AM | 2 kt NNE | — | — | — |
| Tue 5:50 AM | 7 kt NNE | — | — | — |
| Tue 4:50 AM | 7 kt NNE | — | — | — |
| Tue 3:50 AM | 6 kt N | — | — | — |
| Tue 2:50 AM | 7 kt N | — | — | — |
| Tue 1:50 AM | 5 kt N | — | — | — |
Observed Tue 12:15 PM at NDBC buoy CPXC1 (Cal Poly Pier, CA), 15.8 miles away. Seas from buoy 46215 (Diablo Canyon, CA (076)), 10.2 miles away, at Tue 11:56 AM.
Frequently asked questions
What is the marine forecast for Pt. Piedras Blancas–Pt. Sal westward today?
Today: Light winds, becoming NW 10 to 20 kt this afternoon. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: NW 5 ft at 9 seconds and S 3 ft at 17 seconds.
Is there a small craft advisory for Pt. Piedras Blancas–Pt. Sal westward?
No advisories, warnings or watches are in effect for NWS zone PZZ645 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 westward right now?
Seas are running 4.6 ft at a 18-second period, measured at NDBC buoy CPXC1 Tue 12:15 PM, 15.8 miles from this zone. The forecast peaks at 5.0 ft Tue 12 PM.
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 PZZ645, 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 CPXC1, read Tue 12:15 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.