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Cortez Bank Surf Forecast
/ CAL – San Diego County (71 breaks) / California (404 breaks) /
Cortez Bank surfForecast / CAL – San Diego County / USA
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Saturday 22 Feb 2025 PST
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 Saturday (Feb 22) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 14s. 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 3.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Feb 27) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sat 22nd Feb) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Sat 22nd Feb) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Thu 27th Feb) | 11ft (3.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cortez Bank over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 9 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 18 | 15 | 16 |
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| Energy (?) | 2268 | 2238 | 2118 | 1579 | 1426 | 1264 | 1278 | 1217 | 669 | 1292 | 5893 | 6027 | 4832 | 3549 | 2756 | 1337 | 2841 | 6115 | 4606 | 6190 | 1831 | 1033 | 1447 | 4439 | 5915 | 9200 | 3499 | 6418 | 4702 | 3761 | 1575 | 1207 | 759 | 719 | 3869 | 6690 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | glass | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:05PM 1.31 | 5:15AM 1.85 | 8:01PM 1.36 | 6:04AM 1.99 | 8:12PM 1.43 | 6:48AM 2.12 | 8:30PM 1.52 | 7:30AM 2.20 | 8:52PM 1.63 | 8:13AM 2.20 | 9:18PM 1.75 | 8:56AM 2.13 | 9:47PM 1.86 | 9:42AM 1.98 | 10:19PM 1.94 | 10:32AM 1.76 | 10:54PM 1.99 | 11:30AM 1.52 | 11:34PM 1.99 | 12:45PM 1.29 | 12:23AM 1.95 | 2:56PM 1.16 | 1:29AM 1.88 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 12:32PM 0.46 | 10:47PM 1.26 | 1:04PM 0.31 | 11:50PM 1.17 | 1:33PM 0.19 | 12:36AM 1.04 | 2:02PM 0.10 | 1:20AM 0.90 | 2:31PM 0.07 | 2:04AM 0.76 | 3:01PM 0.10 | 2:50AM 0.63 | 3:31PM 0.19 | 3:38AM 0.53 | 4:01PM 0.33 | 4:31AM 0.47 | 4:32PM 0.52 | 5:29AM 0.47 | 5:02PM 0.71 | 6:39AM 0.49 | 5:33PM 0.91 | 8:09AM 0.51 | 6:05PM 1.09 | |||||||||||||
Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 01 | Sunday 02 | Monday 03 | Tuesday 04 | Wednesday 05 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:31 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:49 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:51 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:53 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:55 | - | - | 5:55 | - |
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| Temp. °C | 17 | 17 | 19 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Feels °C (?) | 14 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 10 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat night, min 12°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, strong winds from the NW by Mon night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Tue morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Fri night, light winds from the WSW by Sun night). | Long Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Tue 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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