Surf Report & Forecast for May 17-18

A light rain is currently falling and the south wind is already adding a bump to surface texture. Swell is up a bit, this one being combo SW and W. Wind will pick up today and blow mostly from S-SW with gusts up to 20 knots. 

Periods are short right now, coming in at about 6 seconds. By this afternoon, swell direction should be more from the west. More rain is expected later this afternoon, but hopefully we'll get a window of calm winds and groomed four-foot peaks. Wishful thinking, but not totally out of the question.

Rainfall will likely reach at least a tenth of an inch of rain. County health advisors recommend staying out of the water for 72 hours, especially near rivermouths and creek outlets.

High tide this morning: 10:30 a.m. at 4.1 feet; low tide is at 3:20 p.m. at 1.5 feet. With the full moon, there's a radical afternoon tidal swing. High tide fills in fast, cresting to almost 7 feet at 9:30 p.m. 

Water temperature is 61-62 degrees. 

For tomorrow, May 18, the west fills in and we could see some chest-high waves or even larger. Wind will be strong, however, coming in from the south in the morning and switching to straight onshore by afternoon.