Surf · this week

Pier and Bolsa

NWS San Diego surf zone forecast (Thu Oct 8): 3–5 ft, sets to 7 on a south swell; Fri 3–5 ft, sets to 6. Beach Hazards Statement through Fri 11pm; rip risk High. Buoy 46253 ~4.9 ft @ 11s, water ~74°F. Sunday turns windy (W 25–35 kt offshore, seas 7–9 ft). Saturday the Stoke contest has the south side of the pier.

Sources: NWS SGX surf zone forecast and alerts; NWS PZZ655 coastal waters; NDBC 46253; SGX grid. Live cam still wins. Full issue: Newsletter.