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Cortez Bank Surf Forecast
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Cortez Bank surfForecast / CAL – San Diego County / USA
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Saturday 19 Apr 2025 PDT
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 (Apr 19) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Cortez Bank in the next 12 days are 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 26) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Sat 19th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Sat 19th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Sat 26th Apr) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cortez Bank over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 18 | 18 | 10 | 16 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 15 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 10 | 9 | 8 |
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| Energy (?) | 243 | 188 | 166 | 193 | 187 | 403 | 382 | 414 | 534 | 406 | 480 | 486 | 362 | 397 | 532 | 469 | 365 | 344 | 489 | 706 | 811 | 1129 | 777 | 518 | 647 | 775 | 1346 | 1093 | 1231 | 1081 | 1077 | 882 | 871 | 1281 | 968 | 534 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | 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 | on | on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 1:35AM 1.67 | 7:39PM 1.38 | 3:21AM 1.64 | 7:02PM 1.46 | 4:53AM 1.66 | 7:08PM 1.59 | 6:03AM 1.71 | 7:25PM 1.75 | 7:04AM 1.74 | 7:49PM 1.93 | 8:01AM 1.74 | 8:18PM 2.10 | 8:56AM 1.71 | 8:50PM 2.24 | 9:52AM 1.64 | 9:25PM 2.33 | 10:50AM 1.55 | 10:04PM 2.35 | 11:53AM 1.44 | 10:47PM 2.29 | 1:06PM 1.35 | 11:34PM 2.17 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:32AM 0.56 | 10:42AM 0.51 | 9:19PM 1.38 | 11:33AM 0.45 | 11:26PM 1.24 | 12:13PM 0.40 | 12:27AM 1.03 | 12:49PM 0.39 | 1:17AM 0.78 | 1:23PM 0.41 | 2:04AM 0.52 | 1:57PM 0.48 | 2:51AM 0.28 | 2:32PM 0.58 | 3:39AM 0.10 | 3:07PM 0.70 | 4:29AM -0.01 | 3:43PM 0.83 | 5:22AM -0.02 | 4:21PM 0.96 | 6:19AM 0.04 | 5:02PM 1.09 | ||||||||||||||
Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:22 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:29 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:32 | - | - | 7:32 | - | - | 7:34 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:36 | - |
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| Temp. °C | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 |
| Feels °C (?) | 11 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Tue morning, fresh winds from the NW by Thu night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Fri afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Fri afternoon, light winds from the WNW by Sun night). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Mon morning). 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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