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La Jolla Cove
San Diego, CA
Updated 59m ago
Estimates only. Not safety advice. Verify locally before entering the water. Terms & Conditions
La Jolla Cove is looking a bit murky today, not quite her usual vibrant self. That persistent W cross-onshore wind and the falling tide are stirring things up, which isn't ideal for a spot so close to the canyon where clarity can shift fast. The estimated visibility today is 5-10 ft, definitely on the lower end for the Cove, so expect to be hugging the kelp.
Wind
W 11 mph
Cross-Onshore
Wave Height
Flat
Swell
| Component | Height | Period | Dir |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary | 2.1 ft | 13s | SSW 201° |
| Secondary | 0.6 ft | 14s | WSW 242° |
Visibility
~5-10 ft
Rainfall
Minimal impact on visibility
0.02" in last 24h0.02" in last 72h
Temperature
65°F
Water
62°F
Air
100%
Cloud cover
Tide falling(PDT)
low -0.0ft @ 5:43 AM
high 3.1ft @ 12:18 PM
low 2.5ft @ 4:02 PM
high 5.5ft @ 10:47 PM
Forecast
Today
Morning
Viz: 5-10 ft
Wind: 7 mph Onshore
Waves: < 1 ft
Afternoon
Viz: 5-10 ft
Wind: 11 mph Cross-Onshore
Waves: < 1 ft
Tomorrow
Morning
Viz: 5-10 ft
Wind: 9 mph Onshore
Waves: < 1 ft
Afternoon
Viz: 5-10 ft
Wind: 12 mph Onshore
Waves: 1–2 ft
Wed, May 6
Morning
Viz: 10-15 ft
Wind: 5 mph Offshore
Waves: < 1 ft
Afternoon
Viz: 5-10 ft
Wind: 11 mph Cross-Onshore
Waves: < 1 ft
Thu, May 7
Morning
Viz: 5-10 ft
Wind: 4 mph Cross-Onshore
Waves: 1–2 ft
Afternoon
Viz: 5-10 ft
Wind: 12 mph Onshore
Waves: 1–2 ft
Fri, May 8
Morning
Viz: 5-10 ft
Wind: 4 mph Offshore
Waves: 1–2 ft
Afternoon
Viz: 5-10 ft
Wind: 6 mph Cross-Onshore
Waves: 1–2 ft
Sat, May 9
Morning
Viz: 5-10 ft
Wind: 5 mph Offshore
Waves: 2–3 ft
Afternoon
Viz: 10-15 ft
Wind: 6 mph Cross-Shore
Waves: 1–2 ft
Sun, May 10
Morning
Viz: 5-10 ft
Wind: 5 mph Onshore
Waves: 1–2 ft
Afternoon
Viz: 10-15 ft
Wind: 8 mph Onshore
Waves: < 1 ft
Site Notes
Near submarine canyon — conditions shift dramatically. Kelp, surge, upwelling affect clarity.