San Onofre State Beach · San Diego County
Old Man's
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 3–4 ft · Fair–Good
- Thu, Nov 53–5 ftWind AM calm, PM onshoreGood
- Fri, Nov 63–4 ftWind AM offshore, PM onshoreFair–Good
- Sat, Nov 72–4 ftWind AM offshore, PM onshoreFair–Good
- Sun, Nov 82–4 ftWind AM offshore, PM onshoreFair–Good
- Mon, Nov 92–4 ftWind AM offshore, PM onshoreFair–Good
- Tue, Nov 103–4 ftWind AM calm, PM calmFair–Good
- Wed, Nov 113–4 ftWind AM calm, PM onshoreFair–Good
- Thu, Nov 123–4 ftWind AM calm, PM calmFair–Good
- Fri, Nov 134–7 ftWind AM cross, PM onshoreFair–Good
- Sat, Nov 146–12 ftWind AM cross, PM onshoreFair
- Sun, Nov 156–10 ftWind AM onshore, PM onshorePoor–Fair
- Mon, Nov 164–9 ftWind AM onshore, PM onshoreFair
- Tue, Nov 175–8 ftWind AM cross, PM crossGood
- Wed, Nov 183–5 ftWind AM cross, PM onshoreFair
- Thu, Nov 192–4 ftWind AM calm, PM crossFair–Good
- Fri, Nov 203–4 ftWind AM calm, PM onshoreFair–Good
Swell1.7 ft @ 14s SSW
- 1.7 ft14 s SSW 200°swell
- 1.1 ft13 s W 280°swell
- 1.3 ft6 s W 266°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 PM6–7 mphoffshore66°F Mostly sunny
- 12 AM6–6 mphoffshore65°F Mostly sunny
- 2 AM6–6 mphoffshore65°F Partly cloudy
- 4 AM5–5 mphcalm64°F Partly cloudy
- 6 AM6–6 mphoffshore64°F Partly cloudy
- 8 AM4–4 mphcalm67°F Partly cloudy
- 10 AM2–2 mphcalm69°F Clear
- 12 PM7–9 mphonshore72°F Clear
- 2 PM9–12 mphonshore72°F Mostly sunny
- 4 PM8–10 mphonshore73°F Mostly sunny
- 6 PM8–9 mphcross72°F Mostly sunny
- 8 PM7–9 mphcross70°F Mostly sunny
- 10 PM5–5 mphcalm69°F Mostly cloudy
National Weather Service forecast; NOAA GFS model beyond about 7 days.
Tides · La Jolla (Scripps Institution Wharf)Next low 11 PM · 0.6 ft
- Low11 PM · 0.6 ft
- High6 AM · 5.5 ft
- Low12 PM · 0.6 ft
- High6 PM · 4.4 ft
NOAA Tides & Currents predictions. Best tide here: mid.
Sun & lightFirst light 5:45 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 | 5:45 AM | 6:11 AM | 4:55 PM | 5:21 PM |
| Tomorrow | 5:46 AM | 6:12 AM | 4:54 PM | 5:20 PM |
Water temp & live buoyWater 75°F · Buoy 3.3 ft @ 14s
Water 75°F (NOAA tide station, 11:06 PM). Suggested: Boardshorts or a spring top.
- Wave height
- 1.0 m (3.3 ft)
- Dominant period
- 14 s
- Average period
- 7.9 s
- Direction
- SW 221°
- Water temp
- 24 °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 thereState Parks day-use fee at the Surf Beach entrance (about $15, up to $20 on peak days); cars park along the beach road. The line can back up early on summer weekends; vehicles over 25 ft not allowed.
- Parking
- State Parks day-use fee at the Surf Beach entrance (about $15, up to $20 on peak days); cars park along the beach road. The line can back up early on summer weekends; vehicles over 25 ft not allowed.
- Access
- Park along the beach road opposite the break; short walk over sand and cobbles, then a long paddle to the outside peak.
- Lifeguards
- California State Parks lifeguards; tower coverage is mostly seasonal and patrols are intermittent off-season.
- Facilities
- Chemical toilets along the Surf Beach road; no food on site, nearest services in San Clemente.
- Etiquette
- Long-established longboard culture and a mixed-ability lineup; very busy in summer. Share waves and give the regulars room. Old Man's is the middle of the three Surf Beach peaks.
- Hazards
- Cobble bottom, longboard traffic and loose boards in crowds; rocky shoreline at low tide.
Local info changes; check posted signs and lifeguards on the day.
About this breakreef · rock · faces SW
The middle Surf Beach break at San Onofre: a slow, rolling wave over a broad rock reef that breaks well out from the sand. A traditional longboard spot with heavy summer crowds.
Faces SW · works on SSE–WNW swell · best S–SW · usually surfed by all levels
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Model run 2026-11-05 00Z. Surf heights are face-height estimates from our spot model. Data sources