Coronado · San Diego County
Coronado Beach
Coastal Flood Advisory issued November 4 at 8:18PM PST until November 10 at 12:00PM PST by NWS San Diego CA
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* WHAT...Minor to locally moderate coastal flooding expected. Additionally, dangerous rip currents and surf of 3 to 5 feet expcted along west-facing beaches. * WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas and Orange County Coastal Areas. * WHEN...From 4 AM Friday to noon PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Coastal residents and managers of infrastructure in the advisory area should prepare for rising water and take appropriate action to protect life and property. Highest tides will occur in the late morning each day. Observed high tides are 1.3 to 1.6 feet above astronomical tide predictions. Surf will increase starting next Monday, but there is uncertainty in details at this time.
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.
Next 5 daysSurf height and tide, hour by hour
16-day outlookTomorrow 2–4 ft · Fair–Good
- Thu, Nov 52–4 ftWind AM calm, PM crossFair–Good
- Fri, Nov 62–4 ftWind AM calm, PM crossFair–Good
- Sat, Nov 72–4 ftWind AM offshore, PM crossFair
- Sun, Nov 82–4 ftWind AM offshore, PM crossFair–Good
- Mon, Nov 92–4 ftWind AM offshore, PM crossFair
- Tue, Nov 102–4 ftWind AM calm, PM crossFair
- Wed, Nov 112–4 ftWind AM calm, PM crossFair–Good
- Thu, Nov 122–4 ftWind AM calm, PM calmFair–Good
- Fri, Nov 133–6 ftWind AM onshore, PM calmFair–Good
- Sat, Nov 146–12 ftWind AM onshore, PM onshoreFair
- Sun, Nov 154–10 ftWind AM onshore, PM crossFair–Good
- Mon, Nov 163–7 ftWind AM onshore, PM onshoreFair
- Tue, Nov 174–8 ftWind AM onshore, PM onshoreFair–Good
- Wed, Nov 182–5 ftWind AM onshore, PM crossFair
- Thu, Nov 192–3 ftWind AM cross, PM crossFair
- Fri, Nov 202–3 ftWind AM offshore, PM crossFair
Swell2.1 ft @ 6s W
- 1.7 ft14 s WNW 287°swell
- 1.7 ft14 s SSW 204°swell
- 2.1 ft6 s W 274°swell
Offshore deep-water swell from NOAA WAVEWATCH III.
Wind & weather6 mph offshore · Mostly sunny
Solid: wind · dashed: gusts · dots: offshore/calm, cross, onshore
- 10 PM5–10 mphcalm65°F Mostly sunny
- 12 AM6–12 mphoffshore62°F Mostly sunny
- 2 AM5–10 mphcalm62°F Partly cloudy
- 4 AM5–9 mphcalm61°F Partly cloudy
- 6 AM5–10 mphcalm61°F Partly cloudy
- 8 AM4–8 mphcalm66°F Mostly sunny
- 10 AM1–6 mphcalm73°F Clear
- 12 PM8–15 mphcross75°F Clear
- 2 PM10–17 mphcross76°F Mostly sunny
- 4 PM9–16 mphcross74°F Mostly sunny
- 6 PM5–9 mphcalm71°F Mostly sunny
- 8 PM5–10 mphcalm69°F Mostly sunny
- 10 PM5–10 mphcalm67°F Mostly sunny
National Weather Service forecast; NOAA GFS model beyond about 7 days.
Tides · Imperial BeachNext low 11 PM · 0.6 ft
- Low11 PM · 0.6 ft
- High6 AM · 5.6 ft
- Low12 PM · 0.7 ft
- High6 PM · 4.5 ft
NOAA Tides & Currents predictions. Best tide here: mid.
Sun & lightFirst light 5:43 AM · Sunset 4:55 PM · UV 5
UV index peak 5 (moderate) around 12 PM.EPA UV index forecast.
| First light | Sunrise | Sunset | Last light | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:43 AM | 6:09 AM | 4:55 PM | 5:20 PM |
| Tomorrow | 5:44 AM | 6:09 AM | 4:54 PM | 5:19 PM |
Water temp & live buoyWater 75°F · Buoy 5.9 ft @ 15s
Water 75°F (nearby buoy, 10:26 PM). Suggested: Boardshorts or a spring top.
- Wave height
- 1.8 m (5.9 ft)
- Dominant period
- 15 s
- Average period
- 8.2 s
- Direction
- W 273°
- Water temp
- 24.1 °C
Measured at the buoy, shown as reported (feet converted from metres). Data: CDIP, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, via NOAA NDBC.
Water qualityCheck before you paddle out, especially after rain
Health departments post bacteria advisories and sewage-spill closures. Avoid the water for at least 72 hours after rain, especially near river mouths, creeks and storm drains.
Today's status: San Diego County (sdbeachinfo) →Getting thereFree street parking along Ocean Boulevard; scarce on summer weekends.
- Parking
- Free street parking along Ocean Boulevard; scarce on summer weekends.
- Access
- Flat walk across a very wide beach.
- Lifeguards
- City of Coronado lifeguards; year-round at the Central Beach station, more towers in summer.
- Facilities
- Restrooms and showers at Central and North Beach; food in town.
- Etiquette
- Surf and swim zones are flagged; only soft boards in mixed zones. Mostly beginners.
- Hazards
- Frequent Tijuana River sewage advisories or closures; check before going. County health officials advise avoiding ocean contact for 72 hours after rain.
Local info changes; check posted signs and lifeguards on the day.
About this breakbeach · sand · faces SSW
Wide, gently sloping beach in central Coronado. NOAA line-of-sight shows Point Loma blocking swell from west of about 248 degrees, so it relies on south and southwest swells. Tijuana River sewage advisories are frequent.
Faces SSW · works on SSE–WSW swell · best SSW–SW · usually surfed by beginner surfers
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Model run 2026-11-05 00Z. Surf heights are face-height estimates from our spot model. Data sources