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Coronado Beaches Surf Forecast
/ CAL – San Diego County (71 breaks) / California (404 breaks) /
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Coronado Beaches surfForecast / CAL – San Diego County / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Saturday 02 May 2026 PDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Coronado Beaches surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Coronado Beaches sea temperature is
16.7° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Coronado Beaches this week:
The surf forecast for Coronado Beaches over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 03) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Coronado Beaches in the next 16 days are 0.8m 19s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (May 05) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sun 3rd May) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Tue 5th May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sat 9th May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Coronado Beaches over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Sat 9 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | WNW 7 | SW 18 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | |
72 | 66 | 75 | 104 | 155 | 91 | 94 | 134 | 134 | 233 | 242 | 139 | 127 | 128 | 99 | 63 | 84 | 109 | 182 | 287 | 198 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | |
High Tide | 10:06PM1.84m | 11:40AM1.06m | 10:32PM1.79m | 12:26PM0.98m | 11:01PM1.73m | 1:25PM0.91m | 11:34PM1.64m | 2:52PM0.89m | 00:14AM1.53m | 5:03PM0.94m | 1:10AM1.41m | 5:41PM1.04m | 2:32AM1.30m | 6:01PM1.16m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:17AM-0.18m | 4:10PM0.63m | 5:54AM-0.12m | 4:31PM0.71m | 6:38AM-0.04m | 4:51PM0.78m | 7:29AM0.03m | 5:11PM0.86m | 8:29AM0.09m | 5:47PM0.94m | 9:34AM0.12m | 8:43PM0.99m | 10:33AM0.13m | ||||||||
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 | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — |
 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:34 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:36 |
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Temp °C | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 |
15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | WNW 12 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | W 5 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | WNW 7 | W 7 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 |
 kJ | 72 | 46 | 75 | 104 | 155 | 64 | 88 | 134 | 134 | 233 | 242 | 139 | 17 | 36 | 38 | 51 | 84 | 106 | 182 | 287 | 198 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | S 10 | SW 18 | WNW 4 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | W 5 | W 6 | WNW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 65 | 66 | 7 | 50 | 6 | 91 | 94 | 59 | 34 | 20 | 17 | 28 | 127 | 128 | 99 | 63 | 61 | 109 | 79 | 86 | 161 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 18 | WNW 11 | WNW 16 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | SW 18 | S 12 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | S 11 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | W 11 | WNW 12 | SW 18 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 20 | SSW 20 |
| kJ | 15 | 15 | 31 | 11 | 25 | 22 | 40 | 80 | 11 | 33 | 28 | 9 | 26 | 12 | 9 | 29 | 50 | 61 | 43 | 100 | 151 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WNW 11 | W 4 | — | W 4 | W 4 | W 5 | W 6 | — | — | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 41 | 6 | — | 6 | 10 | 53 | 60 | — | — | 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 5 | 359 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 50 | 161 | 283 | 645 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 20 | 48 |
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Information about the Coronado Beaches Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Coronado Beaches provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Coronado Beaches can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Coronado Beaches 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 (Coronado Beaches) 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 Coronado Beaches 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.
Coronado Beaches is 1 km (1 miles) from the city of Coronado. If you plan a vacation in San Diego County, look for hotels and other accommodation in Coronado. Coronado has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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