*VIRTUAL BUOY SPECIAL NOTE: Surf heights are measured on the wave face. As a general rule always look to the first number of the surf report for the average size of the surf. For example, when a report says it is 3-6 feet, the surf will generally be 3-feet at most breaks. However, the possibility of a 6-foot wave exists at the top surf spots which pick up the largest amount of swell for the particular swell direction, during the peak of the swell.

• 3 feet = Knee to waist high
• 6 feet = Head high
• 8-10 feet = Over head
• 12 feet = Double over head

This drop down has a slew
weather related pop-ups.
These are great for
comparing what you hear with
what is really happening.

WEST USA BUOY WEATHER DATA-KNOW BEFORE YOU GO!


1 = CAPE FLATTERY
2 = TILLAMOOK OR
3 = COOS BAY OR
4 = HUMBOLDT CA
5 = POINT ARENA
6 = OCEAN BEACH
7 = MAVERICK'S
8 = POINT CONCEPTION
9 = LOS ANGELES
10 = SAN DIEGO
11 = CORTEZ BANK