When should you surf Corona del Mar today?
The day's peak has passed, but a decent window remains around 10h with a 79/100 score. Always check wind, tide and your level before paddling out.
Surf today
Corona del Mar surf today, Friday 16 October
Session score, waves, wind, tide and best time today for Corona del Mar (North Orange County).
Best score today
797h
Now
3409:00
Waves
0.8 m
15 s
Wind
15 km/h
Side-off · E
Tide
▲ 12:00 · ▼ 21:00
range 1.1 m
Light
06:57 → 18:16
Best windows today
6h3045/100
0.8 m · 12 s · 21 km/h
7h79/100
0.8 m · 13 s · 12 km/h
8h45/100
0.8 m · 13 s · 23 km/h
Hour-by-hour forecast
| Hour | Score | Waves | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 90 | 0.8 m · 13 s | 4 km/h · N | tide rising ↑ |
| 01:00 | 88 | 0.8 m · 13 s | 10 km/h · NE | tide rising ↑ |
| 02:00 | 79 | 0.8 m · 13 s | 12 km/h · NE | tide rising ↑ |
| 03:00 | 68 | 0.8 m · 13 s | 18 km/h · NE | tide rising ↑ |
| 04:00 | 45 | 0.8 m · 13 s | 16 km/h · NE | tide rising ↑ |
| 05:00 | 45 | 0.8 m · 12 s | 18 km/h · E | tide rising ↑ |
| 06:00 | 45 | 0.8 m · 12 s | 21 km/h · NE | tide rising ↑ |
| 07:00 | 79 | 0.8 m · 13 s | 12 km/h · NE | tide rising ↑ |
| 08:00 | 45 | 0.8 m · 13 s | 23 km/h · NE | tide rising ↑ |
| 09:00 | 45 | 0.8 m · 13 s | 23 km/h · NE | tide rising ↑ |
| 10:00 | 79 | 0.8 m · 13 s | 8 km/h · E | tide rising ↑ |
| 11:00 | 45 | 0.8 m · 14 s | 19 km/h · E | tide rising ↑ |
| 12:00 | — | 0.8 m · 14 s | 25 km/h · E | high tide |
| 13:00 | — | 0.8 m · 14 s | 32 km/h · E | tide falling ↓ |
| 14:00 | — | 0.8 m · 14 s | 26 km/h · E | tide falling ↓ |
| 15:00 | — | 0.8 m · 14 s | 24 km/h · SE | tide falling ↓ |
| 16:00 | — | 0.8 m · 15 s | 19 km/h · SE | tide falling ↓ |
| 17:00 | — | 0.8 m · 15 s | 17 km/h · SE | tide falling ↓ |
| 18:00 | — | 0.8 m · 15 s | 7 km/h · SE | tide falling ↓ |
| 19:00 | 88 | 0.8 m · 15 s | 6 km/h · W | tide falling ↓ |
| 20:00 | 88 | 0.8 m · 15 s | 5 km/h · W | tide falling ↓ |
| 21:00 | 88 | 0.8 m · 15 s | 11 km/h · NW | low tide |
| 22:00 | 100 | 0.8 m · 15 s | 1 km/h · NE | tide rising ↑ |
| 23:00 | 88 | 0.8 m · 15 s | 5 km/h · NW | tide rising ↑ |
Today FAQs
What is the tide at Corona del Mar today?
Today's main tide markers are ▲ 12:00 · ▼ 21:00. The right window also depends on the bank and swell direction.
Is Corona del Mar suitable for beginners today?
Check the score, effective wave size and wind. If swell or current is building, choose a surf school or a more sheltered spot than Corona del Mar.