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WaveCast Northern California
1-28-2026 4:16 AM

NNW Forecast
Data as of 1/28/2026, 4:16 AM

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Dir: 296
Max: 1-2
Prd: 13
Dir: 275
Max: 8-10
Prd: 13
Dir: 286
Max: 11-13
Prd: 15
Dir: 285
Max: 10-12
Prd: 14
Dir: 279
Max: 7-8
Prd: 12
Dir: 277
Max: 12-15
Prd: 15
Dir: 278
Max: 12-15
Prd: 15
Dir: 285
Max: 9-10
Prd: 13
Dir: 275
Max: 6-7
Prd: 14
Dir: 276
Max: 12-14
Prd: 16
Dir: 277
Max: 12-15
Prd: 16
Dir: 278
Max: 10-12
Prd: 14
Dir: 281
Max: 5-6
Prd: 13
Dir: 277
Max: 4-5
Prd: 12
Dir: 261
Max: 9-10
Prd: 12
Dir: 272
Max: 9-11
Prd: 14
Dir: 292
Max: 7-8
Prd: 15

SSW Forecast
Data as of 1/28/2026, 4:16 AM

1/27/20261/28/20261/29/20261/30/20261/31/20262/1/20262/2/20262/3/20262/4/20262/5/20262/6/20262/7/20262/8/20262/9/20262/10/20262/11/20262/12/2026
Dir: 216
Max: 1-2
Prd: 6
Dir: 250
Max: 4-5
Prd: 12
Dir: 198
Max: 1-2
Prd: 17
Dir: 201
Max: 1-2
Prd: 16
Dir: 200
Max: 1-2
Prd: 15
Dir: 201
Max: 1-1
Prd: 14
Dir: 192
Max: 1-1
Prd: 13
Dir: 185
Max: 1-1
Prd: 13
Dir: 189
Max: 0-1
Prd: 12
Dir: 179
Max: 1-1
Prd: 14
Dir: 178
Max: 0-1
Prd: 14
Dir: 180
Max: 0-1
Prd: 12
Dir: 180
Max: 0-1
Prd: 12
Dir: 211
Max: 1-1
Prd: 16
Dir: 254
Max: 8-10
Prd: 11
Dir: 205
Max: 2-3
Prd: 20
Dir: 204
Max: 2-3
Prd: 19


Forecast Based on WaveWatchIII Data Courtesy NOAA/NWS/NCEP Ocean Modeling Branch

Tuesday, January the 27th: Swell will be coming in from 296 degrees with 1 to 2 foot surf with 13 second periods around NNW facing breaks. SSW facing breaks are looking at surf running 1 to 2 feet from 216 degrees with 6 second periods.

Wednesday, January the 28th: Our call is for an increase in NNW energy compared to yesterday. Swell will be coming in from 275 degrees with 8 to 10 foot surf with 13 second periods around NNW facing breaks. We're also looking at an increase in SSW energy. SSW facing breaks are looking at surf running 4 to 5 feet from 250 degrees with 12 second periods.

Thursday, January the 29th: We're expecting an increase in NNW energy. Swell will be coming in from 286 degrees with 11 to 13 foot surf with 15 second periods around NNW facing breaks. We're also looking at a decrease in SSW energy. SSW facing breaks are looking at surf running 1 to 2 feet from 198 degrees with 17 second periods.

Friday, January the 30th: Look for a decrease in NNW energy from yesterday. Swell will be coming in from 285 degrees with 10 to 12 foot surf with 14 second periods around NNW facing breaks. SSW energy is looking similar to yesterday. SSW facing breaks are looking at surf running 1 to 2 feet from 201 degrees with 16 second periods.

Saturday, January the 31st: We're expecting a decrease in NNW energy. Swell will be coming in from 279 degrees with 7 to 8 foot surf with 12 second periods around NNW facing breaks. SSW energy is looking similar to yesterday. SSW facing breaks are looking at surf running 1 to 2 feet from 200 degrees with 15 second periods.

Sunday, February the 1st: Our call is for an increase in NNW energy compared to yesterday. Swell will be coming in from 277 degrees with 12 to 15 foot surf with 15 second periods around NNW facing breaks. We're also looking at a decrease in SSW energy. SSW facing breaks are looking at surf running 1 to 1 feet from 201 degrees with 14 second periods.

Monday, February the 2nd: NNW energy is looking similar to yesterday. Swell will be coming in from 278 degrees with 12 to 15 foot surf with 15 second periods around NNW facing breaks. SSW energy is looking similar to yesterday. SSW facing breaks are looking at surf running 1 to 1 feet from 192 degrees with 13 second periods.

Tuesday, February the 3rd: Look for a decrease in NNW energy from yesterday. Swell will be coming in from 285 degrees with 9 to 10 foot surf with 13 second periods around NNW facing breaks. SSW energy is looking similar to yesterday. SSW facing breaks are looking at surf running 1 to 1 feet from 185 degrees with 13 second periods.

Wednesday, February the 4th: We're expecting a decrease in NNW energy. Swell will be coming in from 275 degrees with 6 to 7 foot surf with 14 second periods around NNW facing breaks. SSW energy is looking similar to yesterday. SSW facing breaks are looking at surf running 0 to 1 feet from 189 degrees with 12 second periods.

Thursday, February the 5th: We're expecting an increase in NNW energy. Swell will be coming in from 276 degrees with 12 to 14 foot surf with 16 second periods around NNW facing breaks. SSW energy is looking similar to yesterday. SSW facing breaks are looking at surf running 1 to 1 feet from 179 degrees with 14 second periods.

Friday, February the 6th: Our call is for an increase in NNW energy compared to yesterday. Swell will be coming in from 277 degrees with 12 to 15 foot surf with 16 second periods around NNW facing breaks. SSW energy is looking similar to yesterday. SSW facing breaks are looking at surf running 0 to 1 feet from 178 degrees with 14 second periods.

Saturday, February the 7th: Look for a decrease in NNW energy from yesterday. Swell will be coming in from 278 degrees with 10 to 12 foot surf with 14 second periods around NNW facing breaks. SSW energy is looking similar to yesterday. SSW facing breaks are looking at surf running 0 to 1 feet from 180 degrees with 12 second periods.

Sunday, February the 8th: We're expecting a decrease in NNW energy. Swell will be coming in from 281 degrees with 5 to 6 foot surf with 13 second periods around NNW facing breaks. SSW energy is looking similar to yesterday. SSW facing breaks are looking at surf running 0 to 1 feet from 180 degrees with 12 second periods.

Monday, February the 9th: Look for a decrease in NNW energy from yesterday. Swell will be coming in from 277 degrees with 4 to 5 foot surf with 12 second periods around NNW facing breaks. SSW energy is looking similar to yesterday. SSW facing breaks are looking at surf running 1 to 1 feet from 211 degrees with 16 second periods.

Tuesday, February the 10th: We're expecting an increase in NNW energy. Swell will be coming in from 261 degrees with 9 to 10 foot surf with 12 second periods around NNW facing breaks. We're also looking at an increase in SSW energy. SSW facing breaks are looking at surf running 8 to 10 feet from 254 degrees with 11 second periods.

Wednesday, February the 11th: Our call is for an increase in NNW energy compared to yesterday. Swell will be coming in from 272 degrees with 9 to 11 foot surf with 14 second periods around NNW facing breaks. We're also looking at a decrease in SSW energy. SSW facing breaks are looking at surf running 2 to 3 feet from 205 degrees with 20 second periods.