Tar/Oil – / 10 No Recent Reports · Unknown, Not Clean
Surf 3-4 ft @ 11.7 s Estimated Breaking Height And Its Period
At A Glance
Tar
Reading the tar scoreHigher is cleaner. 10 means less tar reported; lower scores mean more tar or oil.Based on beach reports. Reports from the past 72 hours count, with more weight given to recent, better-supported reports. The lowest sand, water or smell score sets the overall score.A dash means unknown. No reports does not mean a clean beach.How scoring works
– / 10
No Recent Reports
Sand – no reportsWater – no reports
Reports today0
no tar reports on record
Surf
Reading the surfHeight & period. Estimated breaking-wave height at this beach, followed by seconds between waves. The buoy readings below describe conditions offshore instead.Word & dots. More filled dots mean better predicted surf, based on waves and wind. Unrated means an input is missing.Before paddling out. This is an estimate, not a live surf check or a safety rating. Check conditions at the beach.How scoring works
3-4ft@11.7s
chest-to-head
Good4 out of 5
Offshore Swell
obs 36m ago
4.8ftHeight15.4sPeriod188° SFrom
Long Beach Channel Buoy. 10/20 11:30 PM
Model: Tarline Zyphyr Model v4
Temp
Air and water temperaturesAir. The weather forecast for this beach.Water. A nearby buoy reading. Water at the shoreline can be warmer or colder.Units & time. Temperatures are in °F. The water reading's time is Pacific time.
Air65.8°F
Water73.0°F
Water: Long Beach Channel Buoy. 10/20 11:58 PM
Wind
Reading the windSpeed & gusts. Shown in knots (kt). Gusts are short bursts of stronger wind.Direction. The arrow and compass bearing show where the wind comes from.At the beach. Offshore blows toward the water; onshore blows toward land. Sideshore blows along the coast.
3.8 kt gusting 5.6 kt (+1.8)
278° W sideshore
Model: Open-Meteo Weather
Tide
Reading the tidesPredicted, not measured. Dots mark NOAA's predicted high and low tides for the CO-OPS station mapped to this beach, which is a different place from the sand you stand on. The line between the dots is Tarline's own interpolation.Height & time. Feet above NOAA's low-water reference, not the water depth. All times are Pacific.Explore the curve. Tap or focus a dot for its time and height.
Plotted Window, Pacific Time
4.9 ft @ 7:44 amHighest · Thu, Oct 220.6 ft @ 12:50 amLowest · Wed, Oct 21
NOAA 9410840 · predicted tides
As Of 10/21/26 12amForecastAbout this forecast timeThe forecast hour. This is the hour the weather forecast describes, not when it was downloaded.Other readings. Buoy readings and tar reports have their own times on the cards. Tides are predictions.Every source and time. Open Sources & timestamps below for each feed's observation, forecast and retrieval times in full.
Sources & timestamps6 sources
Surf estimateTarline multi-buoy spectral model (buoy-spectrum-shadow-3)
Estimated from measured directional spectra, screened by this beach's exposure. The calculation time is when the model last ran. The observation time is the newest spectrum considered; other inputs may be older. This is not observed breaking surf or an independently calibrated accuracy claim.
Offshore swellCDIP, Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Long Beach Channel (46256)
Observed
when the instrument took this reading
Successful fetch
recorded time for the last accepted fetch; not proof the value changed (see source timing details below)
One instrument's own reading of open water, selected independently of the water temperature station. The observation time is the oldest of the wave fields shown, so it can overstate a single field's age but never understate it. Read through CDIP, Scripps Institution of Oceanography as 215. The fetch timestamp records the start of a successful poll of this field's provider and product, not response completion or the age of the reading.
Water temperatureCDIP, Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Long Beach Channel (46256)
Observed
when the instrument took this reading
Successful fetch
recorded time for the last accepted fetch; not proof the value changed (see source timing details below)
One instrument's own reading, selected independently of the wave station. Read through CDIP, Scripps Institution of Oceanography as 215. The fetch timestamp records the start of a successful poll of this field's provider and product, not response completion or the age of the reading.
the time this forecast or prediction describes, not when it was made
Successful fetch
recorded time for the last accepted fetch; not proof the value changed (see source timing details below)
Modeled hourly weather for this beach's coordinates, not a reading from an instrument at the beach. The upstream model issue time was not recorded with these data, so issuance is unknown.
SunCalc computes sun and moon rise/set times from the Pacific date and beach coordinates, assuming an unobstructed horizon. Moon phase depends on date and time, not the beach location. No feed or beach sensor is involved; terrain and atmospheric conditions affect visible rise/set times.
All times are Pacific. An upstream issue time is shown only when recorded. A feed response time is not the provider's model initialization or publication time. Unlisted timestamps were not recorded or do not apply.
Estimated breaking-face height at the beach is separate from offshore buoy wave height. These estimates are not validated measurements.
Surf Forecast
Morning and evening estimates, with swell and wind context.
Day
Time of day
Rating
Size
Surf
Offshore swell
Wind
Weather
Surf basis
WED OCT 21
Wed, 10/21
Morning
3-4 ft @ 11.2 s · chest-to-head
2-3 ft @ 13.4 s
3.3kt offshore
Clear · 68°F
Exposure estimate
Wed, 10/21
Evening
3-4 ft @ 12.4 s · chest-to-head
3-4 ft @ 13.4 s
14.4kt onshore
Overcast · 71.8°F
Exposure estimate
THU OCT 22
Thu, 10/22
Morning
3-4 ft @ 12.1 s · chest-to-head
3-4 ft @ 12.4 s
5.5kt offshore
Overcast · 61.3°F
Exposure estimate
Thu, 10/22
Evening
3-4 ft @ 11.9 s · chest-to-head
3-4 ft @ 12.7 s
10.8kt onshore
Mostly cloudy · 68.1°F
Exposure estimate
FRI OCT 23
Fri, 10/23
Morning
3-4 ft @ 11.2 s · chest-to-head
3-4 ft @ 11.2 s
7.3kt sideshore
Partly cloudy · 66.5°F
Exposure estimate
Fri, 10/23
Evening
3-4 ft @ 12 s · chest-to-head
2-3 ft @ 11.7 s
4.9kt onshore
Mostly cloudy · 69.6°F
Exposure estimate
SAT OCT 24
Sat, 10/24
Morning
3-4 ft @ 10.6 s · chest-to-head
2-3 ft @ 11.0 s
2kt sideshore
Clear · 68.1°F
Exposure estimate
Sat, 10/24
Evening
2-3 ft @ 10.6 s · waist-high
2-3 ft @ 11.5 s
8.4kt onshore
Clear · 74.7°F
Exposure estimate
SUN OCT 25
Sun, 10/25
Morning
2-3 ft @ 12.2 s · waist-high
2-3 ft @ 12.6 s
0.8kt offshore
Clear · 70.5°F
Exposure estimate
Sun, 10/25
Evening
2-3 ft @ 12.1 s · waist-high
2-3 ft @ 12.8 s
7kt onshore
Clear · 79.3°F
Exposure estimate
MON OCT 26
Mon, 10/26
Morning
2-3 ft @ 11.9 s · waist-high
1-2 ft @ 12.7 s
1.5kt offshore
Clear · 73.6°F
Exposure estimate
Mon, 10/26
Evening
2-3 ft @ 11.6 s · waist-high
1-2 ft @ 13.1 s
6.9kt onshore
Clear · 82.1°F
Exposure estimate
TUE OCT 27
Tue, 10/27
Morning
2-3 ft @ 11.4 s · waist-high
1-2 ft @ 13.1 s
0.6kt onshore
Partly cloudy · 73.1°F
Exposure estimate
Tue, 10/27
Evening
2-3 ft @ 11 s · waist-high
1-2 ft @ 13.6 s
5.7kt onshore
Overcast · 80°F
Exposure estimate
WED OCT 28
Wed, 10/28
Morning
2-3 ft @ 13.9 s · waist-high
1-2 ft @ 13.4 s
1.8kt onshore
Overcast · 71.8°F
Exposure estimate
Wed, 10/28
Evening
1-2 ft @ 13.8 s · shin-to-knee
1-2 ft @ 13.5 s
6.5kt onshore
Mostly cloudy · 79.6°F
Exposure estimate
THU OCT 29
Thu, 10/29
Morning
2-3 ft @ 13.5 s · waist-high
1-2 ft @ 13.3 s
2.2kt onshore
Overcast · 71.5°F
Exposure estimate
Thu, 10/29
Evening
2-3 ft @ 13.5 s · waist-high
2-3 ft @ 13.1 s
6kt onshore
Overcast · 75.8°F
Exposure estimate
Surf is an unvalidated breaking-wave estimate; offshore wave height is not surf height. Each height carries the period of its own source: the Surf period comes from the sample the breaking estimate was computed from, the Offshore swell period from the wave model's own row. A period shown as – is one the source did not supply. No calibrated accuracy percentage is available. Wind is the atmospheric weather forecast, not wind-wave direction.
Forecast sources & timestamps3 sources
Surf estimateTarline exposure window model on Open-Meteo Marine
request coordinates 33.74,-118.11
Successful fetch
recorded time for the last accepted fetch; not proof the value changed (see source timing details below)
Computed here from the modeled offshore swell and wind sea for this beach's hour, screened by the beach's exposure windows. Modeled throughout, with no measurement at the beach. The upstream model issue time was not recorded with these data, so issuance is unknown. Rows in this table are valid for different forecast hours, so no single valid time is shown here; read the row's own Day and Time of day.
recorded time for the last accepted fetch; not proof the value changed (see source timing details below)
Modeled open-water wave forecast requested at rounded coordinates, not a beach measurement. These coordinates identify Tarline's request, not necessarily the provider's returned model cell. The upstream model issue time was not recorded with these data, so issuance is unknown. Rows in this table are valid for different forecast hours, so no single valid time is shown here; read the row's own Day and Time of day.
recorded time for the last accepted fetch; not proof the value changed (see source timing details below)
Modeled hourly weather for this beach's coordinates, not a reading from an instrument at the beach. The upstream model issue time was not recorded with these data, so issuance is unknown. Rows in this table are valid for different forecast hours, so no single valid time is shown here; read the row's own Day and Time of day.
All times are Pacific. An upstream issue time is shown only when recorded. A feed response time is not the provider's model initialization or publication time. Unlisted timestamps were not recorded or do not apply.
Breaking surf and offshore swellOffshore buoy: San Pedro · NDBC 46222 · CDIP 092
Offshore buoy, latest measurementno observed readingNext estimated breaking face3-4 ft @ 11.2 s · Wed, Oct 21, 9:00 AM
Estimated Breaking Face, Not Offshore Wave Height
No exact beach-reported face heights in the latest reports. Hovering an estimated-face point states the period of the sample that height was modeled from. The report form does not collect a wave period, so a crowd report's height says the period was not reported rather than borrowing the forecast's.
Swell from
195° SSW forecast
Offshore height
unknown observed and forecast span 1.6 to 3.0 ft
Dominant period
unknown
Beach faces
210° SSW dashed on compass
Offshore Wave Height, Observed And Forecast
Dominant Period, Observed And Forecast
Solid left of NOW: buoy measurements. Dashed right of NOW: wave-model forecast. Offshore significant wave height, not breaking face.
Nothing to plot: no field reports have been scored for this beach in this window. An empty 0-10 lane would look the same as a clean beach, so none is drawn.
Arrows point the way the wind is heading; the reading is the bearing it comes from, 0° = north.
TodayUV 5 ModerateSunrise 7:02 AMSunset 6:11 PMMoonrise 3:43 PMMoonset 2:21 AM Waxing Gibbousapprox. next full moon Oct 27
Weather sources & timestamps3 sources
WeatherOpen-Meteo Forecast API
Requested at 33.7387, -118.1101
Valid for
the time this forecast or prediction describes, not when it was made
Successful fetch
recorded time for the last accepted fetch; not proof the value changed (see source timing details below)
Modeled hourly weather for this beach's coordinates, not a reading from an instrument at the beach. The upstream model issue time was not recorded with these data, so issuance is unknown.
recorded time for the last accepted fetch; not proof the value changed (see source timing details below)
One instrument's own reading, selected independently of the wave station. The fetch timestamp records the start of a successful poll of this field's provider and product, not response completion or the age of the reading.
SunCalc computes sun and moon rise/set times from the Pacific date and beach coordinates, assuming an unobstructed horizon. Moon phase depends on date and time, not the beach location. No feed or beach sensor is involved; terrain and atmospheric conditions affect visible rise/set times. Sunrise, sunset, moonrise, moonset and phase are calculated per Pacific calendar day for 7 days from this one.
All times are Pacific. An upstream issue time is shown only when recorded. A feed response time is not the provider's model initialization or publication time. Unlisted timestamps were not recorded or do not apply.
Water reference: Long Beach Channel · 46256 . Latest prior accepted buoy measurement at each hour, at most three hours old—not a shoreline thermometer or a water-temperature forecast.
Nearby stations and configured reference sites with current usable readings. Measurements describe conditions at the instrument, not breaking surf on this beach. The map includes the wider station catalog.
San Pedro
NDBC 46222 · CDIP 092
Reporting
Moored buoy · 23.4 km from this beach · 476 m depth
Significant wave height is the total measured sea state at this mooring, not the height breaking at
this beach. The modeled breaking estimate is on the Surf tab.
Partitions, computed hereWhere these partitions come from
Tarline splits this station's own directional wave spectrum into a swell part and a wind sea part.
The split is this site's computation, not a provider product, and it is deliberately conservative:
two parts, not a list of named swell trains. Variances add and heights do not, so the combined
figure below is 4 times the square root of the total variance rather than a sum of the partition
heights.
Swell 3.7 ft @ 14.3s energy period 10.6 s from WSW 244°
Partitions combine to 3.7 ft significant height , against 3.7 ft measured at the station. Spectrum sampled Oct 20, 11:30 PM.
Station sources & timestamps4 sources
Latest station reportNDBC, NOAA
San Pedro (46222)
Observed
when the instrument took this reading
Successful fetch
recorded time for the last accepted fetch; not proof the value changed (see source timing details below)
Latest report received from this physical station; individual fields can have older observation times. This is the recorded start of the most recent successful live poll across this station's products, not response completion or proof that every field refreshed.
Offshore swellCDIP, Scripps Institution of Oceanography
San Pedro (46222)
Observed
when the instrument took this reading
Successful fetch
recorded time for the last accepted fetch; not proof the value changed (see source timing details below)
One instrument's own reading of open water, selected independently of the water temperature station. The observation time is the oldest of the wave fields shown, so it can overstate a single field's age but never understate it. Read through CDIP, Scripps Institution of Oceanography as 092. The fetch timestamp records the start of a successful poll of this field's provider and product, not response completion or the age of the reading.
Water temperatureCDIP, Scripps Institution of Oceanography
San Pedro (46222)
Observed
when the instrument took this reading
Successful fetch
recorded time for the last accepted fetch; not proof the value changed (see source timing details below)
One instrument's own reading, selected independently of the wave station. Read through CDIP, Scripps Institution of Oceanography as 092. The fetch timestamp records the start of a successful poll of this field's provider and product, not response completion or the age of the reading.
Directional wave spectrumCDIP, Scripps Institution of Oceanography
San Pedro (46222)
Observed
when the instrument took this reading
Successful fetch
recorded time for the last accepted fetch; not proof the value changed (see source timing details below)
Wave systems are partitioned from this measured spectrum. The fetch timestamp records the start of a successful poll of this provider's spectral product, not response completion. Spectra are retained for 72 hours.
All times are Pacific. An upstream issue time is shown only when recorded. A feed response time is not the provider's model initialization or publication time. Unlisted timestamps were not recorded or do not apply.
Significant wave height is the total measured sea state at this mooring, not the height breaking at
this beach. The modeled breaking estimate is on the Surf tab.
Partitions, computed hereWhere these partitions come from
Tarline splits this station's own directional wave spectrum into a swell part and a wind sea part.
The split is this site's computation, not a provider product, and it is deliberately conservative:
two parts, not a list of named swell trains. Variances add and heights do not, so the combined
figure below is 4 times the square root of the total variance rather than a sum of the partition
heights.
Swell 4.8 ft @ 15.4s energy period 13.5 s from SSW 213°
Partitions combine to 4.8 ft significant height , against 4.8 ft measured at the station. Spectrum sampled Oct 20, 11:30 PM.
Station sources & timestamps4 sources
Latest station reportNDBC, NOAA
Long Beach Channel (46256)
Observed
when the instrument took this reading
Successful fetch
recorded time for the last accepted fetch; not proof the value changed (see source timing details below)
Latest report received from this physical station; individual fields can have older observation times. This is the recorded start of the most recent successful live poll across this station's products, not response completion or proof that every field refreshed.
Offshore swellCDIP, Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Long Beach Channel (46256)
Observed
when the instrument took this reading
Successful fetch
recorded time for the last accepted fetch; not proof the value changed (see source timing details below)
One instrument's own reading of open water, selected independently of the water temperature station. The observation time is the oldest of the wave fields shown, so it can overstate a single field's age but never understate it. Read through CDIP, Scripps Institution of Oceanography as 215. The fetch timestamp records the start of a successful poll of this field's provider and product, not response completion or the age of the reading.
Water temperatureCDIP, Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Long Beach Channel (46256)
Observed
when the instrument took this reading
Successful fetch
recorded time for the last accepted fetch; not proof the value changed (see source timing details below)
One instrument's own reading, selected independently of the wave station. Read through CDIP, Scripps Institution of Oceanography as 215. The fetch timestamp records the start of a successful poll of this field's provider and product, not response completion or the age of the reading.
Directional wave spectrumCDIP, Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Long Beach Channel (46256)
Observed
when the instrument took this reading
Successful fetch
recorded time for the last accepted fetch; not proof the value changed (see source timing details below)
Wave systems are partitioned from this measured spectrum. The fetch timestamp records the start of a successful poll of this provider's spectral product, not response completion. Spectra are retained for 72 hours.
All times are Pacific. An upstream issue time is shown only when recorded. A feed response time is not the provider's model initialization or publication time. Unlisted timestamps were not recorded or do not apply.
Significant wave height is the total measured sea state at this mooring, not the height breaking at
this beach. The modeled breaking estimate is on the Surf tab.
Partitions, computed hereWhere these partitions come from
Tarline splits this station's own directional wave spectrum into a swell part and a wind sea part.
The split is this site's computation, not a provider product, and it is deliberately conservative:
two parts, not a list of named swell trains. Variances add and heights do not, so the combined
figure below is 4 times the square root of the total variance rather than a sum of the partition
heights.
Swell 3.7 ft @ 15.4s energy period 10.7 s from WSW 244°
Partitions combine to 3.7 ft significant height , against 3.7 ft measured at the station. Spectrum sampled Oct 20, 11:30 PM.
Station sources & timestamps4 sources
Latest station reportNDBC, NOAA
San Pedro South (46253)
Observed
when the instrument took this reading
Successful fetch
recorded time for the last accepted fetch; not proof the value changed (see source timing details below)
Latest report received from this physical station; individual fields can have older observation times. This is the recorded start of the most recent successful live poll across this station's products, not response completion or proof that every field refreshed.
Offshore swellCDIP, Scripps Institution of Oceanography
San Pedro South (46253)
Observed
when the instrument took this reading
Successful fetch
recorded time for the last accepted fetch; not proof the value changed (see source timing details below)
One instrument's own reading of open water, selected independently of the water temperature station. The observation time is the oldest of the wave fields shown, so it can overstate a single field's age but never understate it. Read through CDIP, Scripps Institution of Oceanography as 213. The fetch timestamp records the start of a successful poll of this field's provider and product, not response completion or the age of the reading.
Water temperatureCDIP, Scripps Institution of Oceanography
San Pedro South (46253)
Observed
when the instrument took this reading
Successful fetch
recorded time for the last accepted fetch; not proof the value changed (see source timing details below)
One instrument's own reading, selected independently of the wave station. Read through CDIP, Scripps Institution of Oceanography as 213. The fetch timestamp records the start of a successful poll of this field's provider and product, not response completion or the age of the reading.
Directional wave spectrumCDIP, Scripps Institution of Oceanography
San Pedro South (46253)
Observed
when the instrument took this reading
Successful fetch
recorded time for the last accepted fetch; not proof the value changed (see source timing details below)
Wave systems are partitioned from this measured spectrum. The fetch timestamp records the start of a successful poll of this provider's spectral product, not response completion. Spectra are retained for 72 hours.
All times are Pacific. An upstream issue time is shown only when recorded. A feed response time is not the provider's model initialization or publication time. Unlisted timestamps were not recorded or do not apply.
Significant wave height is the total measured sea state at this mooring, not the height breaking at
this beach. The modeled breaking estimate is on the Surf tab.
Partitions, computed hereWhere these partitions come from
Tarline splits this station's own directional wave spectrum into a swell part and a wind sea part.
The split is this site's computation, not a provider product, and it is deliberately conservative:
two parts, not a list of named swell trains. Variances add and heights do not, so the combined
figure below is 4 times the square root of the total variance rather than a sum of the partition
heights.
Swell 2.9 ft @ 14.3s energy period 12.8 s from SW 220°
Wind sea 1.3 ft @ 4.5s energy period 3.8 s from W 270°
Wind sea 0.5 ft @ 2.3s energy period 2.1 s from W 277°
Partitions combine to 3.3 ft significant height , against 3.3 ft measured at the station. Spectrum sampled Oct 20, 11:30 PM.
Station sources & timestamps4 sources
Latest station reportNDBC, NOAA
Santa Monica Bay (46221)
Observed
when the instrument took this reading
Successful fetch
recorded time for the last accepted fetch; not proof the value changed (see source timing details below)
Latest report received from this physical station; individual fields can have older observation times. This is the recorded start of the most recent successful live poll across this station's products, not response completion or proof that every field refreshed.
Offshore swellCDIP, Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Santa Monica Bay (46221)
Observed
when the instrument took this reading
Successful fetch
recorded time for the last accepted fetch; not proof the value changed (see source timing details below)
One instrument's own reading of open water, selected independently of the water temperature station. The observation time is the oldest of the wave fields shown, so it can overstate a single field's age but never understate it. Read through CDIP, Scripps Institution of Oceanography as 028. The fetch timestamp records the start of a successful poll of this field's provider and product, not response completion or the age of the reading.
Water temperatureCDIP, Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Santa Monica Bay (46221)
Observed
when the instrument took this reading
Successful fetch
recorded time for the last accepted fetch; not proof the value changed (see source timing details below)
One instrument's own reading, selected independently of the wave station. Read through CDIP, Scripps Institution of Oceanography as 028. The fetch timestamp records the start of a successful poll of this field's provider and product, not response completion or the age of the reading.
Directional wave spectrumCDIP, Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Santa Monica Bay (46221)
Observed
when the instrument took this reading
Successful fetch
recorded time for the last accepted fetch; not proof the value changed (see source timing details below)
Wave systems are partitioned from this measured spectrum. The fetch timestamp records the start of a successful poll of this provider's spectral product, not response completion. Spectra are retained for 72 hours.
All times are Pacific. An upstream issue time is shown only when recorded. A feed response time is not the provider's model initialization or publication time. Unlisted timestamps were not recorded or do not apply.
Significant wave height is the total measured sea state at this mooring, not the height breaking at
this beach. The modeled breaking estimate is on the Surf tab.
Partitions, computed hereWhere these partitions come from
Tarline splits this station's own directional wave spectrum into a swell part and a wind sea part.
The split is this site's computation, not a provider product, and it is deliberately conservative:
two parts, not a list of named swell trains. Variances add and heights do not, so the combined
figure below is 4 times the square root of the total variance rather than a sum of the partition
heights.
Swell 3.6 ft @ 14.3s energy period 11.6 s from SW 217°
Partitions combine to 3.6 ft significant height , against 3.6 ft measured at the station. Spectrum sampled Oct 20, 11:30 PM.
Station sources & timestamps4 sources
Latest station reportNDBC, NOAA
Capistrano Beach Nearshore (46285)
Observed
when the instrument took this reading
Successful fetch
recorded time for the last accepted fetch; not proof the value changed (see source timing details below)
Latest report received from this physical station; individual fields can have older observation times. This is the recorded start of the most recent successful live poll across this station's products, not response completion or proof that every field refreshed.
Offshore swellCDIP, Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Capistrano Beach Nearshore (46285)
Observed
when the instrument took this reading
Successful fetch
recorded time for the last accepted fetch; not proof the value changed (see source timing details below)
One instrument's own reading of open water, selected independently of the water temperature station. The observation time is the oldest of the wave fields shown, so it can overstate a single field's age but never understate it. Read through CDIP, Scripps Institution of Oceanography as 284. The fetch timestamp records the start of a successful poll of this field's provider and product, not response completion or the age of the reading.
Water temperatureCDIP, Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Capistrano Beach Nearshore (46285)
Observed
when the instrument took this reading
Successful fetch
recorded time for the last accepted fetch; not proof the value changed (see source timing details below)
One instrument's own reading, selected independently of the wave station. Read through CDIP, Scripps Institution of Oceanography as 284. The fetch timestamp records the start of a successful poll of this field's provider and product, not response completion or the age of the reading.
Directional wave spectrumCDIP, Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Capistrano Beach Nearshore (46285)
Observed
when the instrument took this reading
Successful fetch
recorded time for the last accepted fetch; not proof the value changed (see source timing details below)
Wave systems are partitioned from this measured spectrum. The fetch timestamp records the start of a successful poll of this provider's spectral product, not response completion. Spectra are retained for 72 hours.
All times are Pacific. An upstream issue time is shown only when recorded. A feed response time is not the provider's model initialization or publication time. Unlisted timestamps were not recorded or do not apply.
Moored buoy · 53.5 km from this beach · 20 m depth
last observation Oct 20, 2026, 10:15 PM
Significant wave height
–fttoo old to show, last reported Oct 20, 2026, 10:00 PM · NDBC 46268
Dominant period
–stoo old to show, last reported Oct 20, 2026, 10:00 PM · NDBC 46268
Average period
–stoo old to show, last reported Oct 20, 2026, 10:00 PM · NDBC 46268
Mean wave direction
–too old to show, last reported Oct 20, 2026, 10:00 PM · NDBC 46268
Water temperature
71.8 °Fobserved Oct 20, 2026, 10:15 PM · CDIP 103
Wind
–ktnot in the latest transmission
Gust
–ktnot in the latest transmission
Wind direction
–not in the latest transmission
Air temperature
–°Fnot in the latest transmission
Significant wave height is the total measured sea state at this mooring, not the height breaking at
this beach. The modeled breaking estimate is on the Surf tab.
No accepted directional spectrum from the past 90 minutes is available, so no partitions are shown.
Station sources & timestamps3 sources
Latest station reportNDBC, NOAA
Topanga Nearshore (46268)
Observed
when the instrument took this reading
Successful fetch
recorded time for the last accepted fetch; not proof the value changed (see source timing details below)
Latest report received from this physical station; individual fields can have older observation times. This is the recorded start of the most recent successful live poll across this station's products, not response completion or proof that every field refreshed.
recorded time for the last accepted fetch; not proof the value changed (see source timing details below)
One instrument's own reading of open water, selected independently of the water temperature station. The observation time is the oldest of the wave fields shown, so it can overstate a single field's age but never understate it. No accepted reading from this station is on record for the window shown. The fetch timestamp records the start of a successful poll of this field's provider and product, not response completion or the age of the reading.
Water temperatureCDIP, Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Topanga Nearshore (46268)
Observed
when the instrument took this reading
Successful fetch
recorded time for the last accepted fetch; not proof the value changed (see source timing details below)
One instrument's own reading, selected independently of the wave station. Read through CDIP, Scripps Institution of Oceanography as 103. The fetch timestamp records the start of a successful poll of this field's provider and product, not response completion or the age of the reading.
All times are Pacific. An upstream issue time is shown only when recorded. A feed response time is not the provider's model initialization or publication time. Unlisted timestamps were not recorded or do not apply.
69.6 °Fobserved Oct 20, 2026, 11:30 PM · NDBC 46277
Significant wave height is the total measured sea state at this mooring, not the height breaking at
this beach. The modeled breaking estimate is on the Surf tab.
Partitions, computed hereWhere these partitions come from
Tarline splits this station's own directional wave spectrum into a swell part and a wind sea part.
The split is this site's computation, not a provider product, and it is deliberately conservative:
two parts, not a list of named swell trains. Variances add and heights do not, so the combined
figure below is 4 times the square root of the total variance rather than a sum of the partition
heights.
Swell 4.1 ft @ 14.3s energy period 11.3 s from SW 219°
Partitions combine to 4.1 ft significant height , against 4.1 ft measured at the station. Spectrum sampled Oct 20, 11:00 PM.
Station sources & timestamps4 sources
Latest station reportNDBC, NOAA
Green Beach Offshore (46277)
Observed
when the instrument took this reading
Successful fetch
recorded time for the last accepted fetch; not proof the value changed (see source timing details below)
Latest report received from this physical station; individual fields can have older observation times. This is the recorded start of the most recent successful live poll across this station's products, not response completion or proof that every field refreshed.
Offshore swellCDIP, Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Green Beach Offshore (46277)
Observed
when the instrument took this reading
Successful fetch
recorded time for the last accepted fetch; not proof the value changed (see source timing details below)
One instrument's own reading of open water, selected independently of the water temperature station. The observation time is the oldest of the wave fields shown, so it can overstate a single field's age but never understate it. Read through CDIP, Scripps Institution of Oceanography as 271. The fetch timestamp records the start of a successful poll of this field's provider and product, not response completion or the age of the reading.
Water temperatureCDIP, Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Green Beach Offshore (46277)
Observed
when the instrument took this reading
Successful fetch
recorded time for the last accepted fetch; not proof the value changed (see source timing details below)
One instrument's own reading, selected independently of the wave station. Read through CDIP, Scripps Institution of Oceanography as 271. The fetch timestamp records the start of a successful poll of this field's provider and product, not response completion or the age of the reading.
Directional wave spectrumCDIP, Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Green Beach Offshore (46277)
Observed
when the instrument took this reading
Successful fetch
recorded time for the last accepted fetch; not proof the value changed (see source timing details below)
Wave systems are partitioned from this measured spectrum. The fetch timestamp records the start of a successful poll of this provider's spectral product, not response completion. Spectra are retained for 72 hours.
All times are Pacific. An upstream issue time is shown only when recorded. A feed response time is not the provider's model initialization or publication time. Unlisted timestamps were not recorded or do not apply.
69.3 °Fobserved Oct 20, 2026, 11:30 PM · NDBC 46275
Significant wave height is the total measured sea state at this mooring, not the height breaking at
this beach. The modeled breaking estimate is on the Surf tab.
Partitions, computed hereWhere these partitions come from
Tarline splits this station's own directional wave spectrum into a swell part and a wind sea part.
The split is this site's computation, not a provider product, and it is deliberately conservative:
two parts, not a list of named swell trains. Variances add and heights do not, so the combined
figure below is 4 times the square root of the total variance rather than a sum of the partition
heights.
Swell 3.1 ft @ 14.3s energy period 12.1 s from SW 220°
Partitions combine to 3.1 ft significant height , against 3.1 ft measured at the station. Spectrum sampled Oct 20, 11:00 PM.
Station sources & timestamps4 sources
Latest station reportNDBC, NOAA
Red Beach Nearshore (46275)
Observed
when the instrument took this reading
Successful fetch
recorded time for the last accepted fetch; not proof the value changed (see source timing details below)
Latest report received from this physical station; individual fields can have older observation times. This is the recorded start of the most recent successful live poll across this station's products, not response completion or proof that every field refreshed.
Offshore swellCDIP, Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Red Beach Nearshore (46275)
Observed
when the instrument took this reading
Successful fetch
recorded time for the last accepted fetch; not proof the value changed (see source timing details below)
One instrument's own reading of open water, selected independently of the water temperature station. The observation time is the oldest of the wave fields shown, so it can overstate a single field's age but never understate it. Read through CDIP, Scripps Institution of Oceanography as 264. The fetch timestamp records the start of a successful poll of this field's provider and product, not response completion or the age of the reading.
Water temperatureCDIP, Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Red Beach Nearshore (46275)
Observed
when the instrument took this reading
Successful fetch
recorded time for the last accepted fetch; not proof the value changed (see source timing details below)
One instrument's own reading, selected independently of the wave station. Read through CDIP, Scripps Institution of Oceanography as 264. The fetch timestamp records the start of a successful poll of this field's provider and product, not response completion or the age of the reading.
Directional wave spectrumCDIP, Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Red Beach Nearshore (46275)
Observed
when the instrument took this reading
Successful fetch
recorded time for the last accepted fetch; not proof the value changed (see source timing details below)
Wave systems are partitioned from this measured spectrum. The fetch timestamp records the start of a successful poll of this provider's spectral product, not response completion. Spectra are retained for 72 hours.
All times are Pacific. An upstream issue time is shown only when recorded. A feed response time is not the provider's model initialization or publication time. Unlisted timestamps were not recorded or do not apply.
Significant wave height is the total measured sea state at this mooring, not the height breaking at
this beach. The modeled breaking estimate is on the Surf tab.
Partitions, computed hereWhere these partitions come from
Tarline splits this station's own directional wave spectrum into a swell part and a wind sea part.
The split is this site's computation, not a provider product, and it is deliberately conservative:
two parts, not a list of named swell trains. Variances add and heights do not, so the combined
figure below is 4 times the square root of the total variance rather than a sum of the partition
heights.
Swell 3.5 ft @ 15.4s energy period 12.2 s from SSW 212°
Partitions combine to 3.5 ft significant height , against 3.5 ft measured at the station. Spectrum sampled Oct 20, 11:30 PM.
Station sources & timestamps4 sources
Latest station reportNDBC, NOAA
Oceanside Offshore (46224)
Observed
when the instrument took this reading
Successful fetch
recorded time for the last accepted fetch; not proof the value changed (see source timing details below)
Latest report received from this physical station; individual fields can have older observation times. This is the recorded start of the most recent successful live poll across this station's products, not response completion or proof that every field refreshed.
Offshore swellCDIP, Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Oceanside Offshore (46224)
Observed
when the instrument took this reading
Successful fetch
recorded time for the last accepted fetch; not proof the value changed (see source timing details below)
One instrument's own reading of open water, selected independently of the water temperature station. The observation time is the oldest of the wave fields shown, so it can overstate a single field's age but never understate it. Read through CDIP, Scripps Institution of Oceanography as 045. The fetch timestamp records the start of a successful poll of this field's provider and product, not response completion or the age of the reading.
Water temperatureCDIP, Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Oceanside Offshore (46224)
Observed
when the instrument took this reading
Successful fetch
recorded time for the last accepted fetch; not proof the value changed (see source timing details below)
One instrument's own reading, selected independently of the wave station. Read through CDIP, Scripps Institution of Oceanography as 045. The fetch timestamp records the start of a successful poll of this field's provider and product, not response completion or the age of the reading.
Directional wave spectrumCDIP, Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Oceanside Offshore (46224)
Observed
when the instrument took this reading
Successful fetch
recorded time for the last accepted fetch; not proof the value changed (see source timing details below)
Wave systems are partitioned from this measured spectrum. The fetch timestamp records the start of a successful poll of this provider's spectral product, not response completion. Spectra are retained for 72 hours.
All times are Pacific. An upstream issue time is shown only when recorded. A feed response time is not the provider's model initialization or publication time. Unlisted timestamps were not recorded or do not apply.
70.7 °Fobserved Oct 20, 2026, 11:20 PM · NDBC 46025
Wind
3.9 ktobserved Oct 20, 2026, 11:20 PM · NDBC 46025
Gust
5.8 ktobserved Oct 20, 2026, 11:20 PM · NDBC 46025
Wind direction
W 270° observed Oct 20, 2026, 11:20 PM · NDBC 46025
Air temperature
67.1 °Fobserved Oct 20, 2026, 11:20 PM · NDBC 46025
Significant wave height is the total measured sea state at this mooring, not the height breaking at
this beach. The modeled breaking estimate is on the Surf tab.
No accepted directional spectrum from the past 90 minutes is available, so no partitions are shown.
Station sources & timestamps3 sources
Latest station reportNDBC, NOAA
Santa Monica Basin (46025)
Observed
when the instrument took this reading
Successful fetch
recorded time for the last accepted fetch; not proof the value changed (see source timing details below)
Latest report received from this physical station; individual fields can have older observation times. This is the recorded start of the most recent successful live poll across this station's products, not response completion or proof that every field refreshed.
recorded time for the last accepted fetch; not proof the value changed (see source timing details below)
One instrument's own reading of open water, selected independently of the water temperature station. The observation time is the oldest of the wave fields shown, so it can overstate a single field's age but never understate it. The fetch timestamp records the start of a successful poll of this field's provider and product, not response completion or the age of the reading.
recorded time for the last accepted fetch; not proof the value changed (see source timing details below)
One instrument's own reading, selected independently of the wave station. The fetch timestamp records the start of a successful poll of this field's provider and product, not response completion or the age of the reading.
All times are Pacific. An upstream issue time is shown only when recorded. A feed response time is not the provider's model initialization or publication time. Unlisted timestamps were not recorded or do not apply.
Significant wave height is the total measured sea state at this mooring, not the height breaking at
this beach. The modeled breaking estimate is on the Surf tab.
No accepted directional spectrum from the past 90 minutes is available, so no partitions are shown.
Station sources & timestamps3 sources
Latest station reportNDBC, NOAA
Leucadia Nearshore (46274)
Observed
when the instrument took this reading
Successful fetch
recorded time for the last accepted fetch; not proof the value changed (see source timing details below)
Latest report received from this physical station; individual fields can have older observation times. This is the recorded start of the most recent successful live poll across this station's products, not response completion or proof that every field refreshed.
recorded time for the last accepted fetch; not proof the value changed (see source timing details below)
One instrument's own reading of open water, selected independently of the water temperature station. The observation time is the oldest of the wave fields shown, so it can overstate a single field's age but never understate it. The fetch timestamp records the start of a successful poll of this field's provider and product, not response completion or the age of the reading.
Water temperatureCDIP, Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Leucadia Nearshore (46274)
Observed
when the instrument took this reading
Successful fetch
recorded time for the last accepted fetch; not proof the value changed (see source timing details below)
One instrument's own reading, selected independently of the wave station. Read through CDIP, Scripps Institution of Oceanography as 262. The fetch timestamp records the start of a successful poll of this field's provider and product, not response completion or the age of the reading.
All times are Pacific. An upstream issue time is shown only when recorded. A feed response time is not the provider's model initialization or publication time. Unlisted timestamps were not recorded or do not apply.
Significant wave height is the total measured sea state at this mooring, not the height breaking at
this beach. The modeled breaking estimate is on the Surf tab.
Partitions, computed hereWhere these partitions come from
Tarline splits this station's own directional wave spectrum into a swell part and a wind sea part.
The split is this site's computation, not a provider product, and it is deliberately conservative:
two parts, not a list of named swell trains. Variances add and heights do not, so the combined
figure below is 4 times the square root of the total variance rather than a sum of the partition
heights.
Swell 3.6 ft @ 14.3s energy period 11.5 s from SW 228°
Partitions combine to 3.6 ft significant height , against 3.6 ft measured at the station. Spectrum sampled Oct 20, 11:30 PM.
Station sources & timestamps4 sources
Latest station reportNDBC, NOAA
Torrey Pines Outer (46225)
Observed
when the instrument took this reading
Successful fetch
recorded time for the last accepted fetch; not proof the value changed (see source timing details below)
Latest report received from this physical station; individual fields can have older observation times. This is the recorded start of the most recent successful live poll across this station's products, not response completion or proof that every field refreshed.
Offshore swellCDIP, Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Torrey Pines Outer (46225)
Observed
when the instrument took this reading
Successful fetch
recorded time for the last accepted fetch; not proof the value changed (see source timing details below)
One instrument's own reading of open water, selected independently of the water temperature station. The observation time is the oldest of the wave fields shown, so it can overstate a single field's age but never understate it. Read through CDIP, Scripps Institution of Oceanography as 100. The fetch timestamp records the start of a successful poll of this field's provider and product, not response completion or the age of the reading.
Water temperatureCDIP, Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Torrey Pines Outer (46225)
Observed
when the instrument took this reading
Successful fetch
recorded time for the last accepted fetch; not proof the value changed (see source timing details below)
One instrument's own reading, selected independently of the wave station. Read through CDIP, Scripps Institution of Oceanography as 100. The fetch timestamp records the start of a successful poll of this field's provider and product, not response completion or the age of the reading.
Directional wave spectrumCDIP, Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Torrey Pines Outer (46225)
Observed
when the instrument took this reading
Successful fetch
recorded time for the last accepted fetch; not proof the value changed (see source timing details below)
Wave systems are partitioned from this measured spectrum. The fetch timestamp records the start of a successful poll of this provider's spectral product, not response completion. Spectra are retained for 72 hours.
All times are Pacific. An upstream issue time is shown only when recorded. A feed response time is not the provider's model initialization or publication time. Unlisted timestamps were not recorded or do not apply.
Significant wave height is the total measured sea state at this mooring, not the height breaking at
this beach. The modeled breaking estimate is on the Surf tab.
Partitions, computed hereWhere these partitions come from
Tarline splits this station's own directional wave spectrum into a swell part and a wind sea part.
The split is this site's computation, not a provider product, and it is deliberately conservative:
two parts, not a list of named swell trains. Variances add and heights do not, so the combined
figure below is 4 times the square root of the total variance rather than a sum of the partition
heights.
Swell 2.5 ft @ 14.3s energy period 12.2 s from WSW 244°
Partitions combine to 2.5 ft significant height , against 2.5 ft measured at the station. Spectrum sampled Oct 20, 11:30 PM.
Station sources & timestamps4 sources
Latest station reportNDBC, NOAA
Del Mar Nearshore (46266)
Observed
when the instrument took this reading
Successful fetch
recorded time for the last accepted fetch; not proof the value changed (see source timing details below)
Latest report received from this physical station; individual fields can have older observation times. This is the recorded start of the most recent successful live poll across this station's products, not response completion or proof that every field refreshed.
Offshore swellCDIP, Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Del Mar Nearshore (46266)
Observed
when the instrument took this reading
Successful fetch
recorded time for the last accepted fetch; not proof the value changed (see source timing details below)
One instrument's own reading of open water, selected independently of the water temperature station. The observation time is the oldest of the wave fields shown, so it can overstate a single field's age but never understate it. Read through CDIP, Scripps Institution of Oceanography as 153. The fetch timestamp records the start of a successful poll of this field's provider and product, not response completion or the age of the reading.
Water temperatureCDIP, Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Del Mar Nearshore (46266)
Observed
when the instrument took this reading
Successful fetch
recorded time for the last accepted fetch; not proof the value changed (see source timing details below)
One instrument's own reading, selected independently of the wave station. Read through CDIP, Scripps Institution of Oceanography as 153. The fetch timestamp records the start of a successful poll of this field's provider and product, not response completion or the age of the reading.
Directional wave spectrumCDIP, Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Del Mar Nearshore (46266)
Observed
when the instrument took this reading
Successful fetch
recorded time for the last accepted fetch; not proof the value changed (see source timing details below)
Wave systems are partitioned from this measured spectrum. The fetch timestamp records the start of a successful poll of this provider's spectral product, not response completion. Spectra are retained for 72 hours.
All times are Pacific. An upstream issue time is shown only when recorded. A feed response time is not the provider's model initialization or publication time. Unlisted timestamps were not recorded or do not apply.
Significant wave height is the total measured sea state at this mooring, not the height breaking at
this beach. The modeled breaking estimate is on the Surf tab.
Partitions, computed hereWhere these partitions come from
Tarline splits this station's own directional wave spectrum into a swell part and a wind sea part.
The split is this site's computation, not a provider product, and it is deliberately conservative:
two parts, not a list of named swell trains. Variances add and heights do not, so the combined
figure below is 4 times the square root of the total variance rather than a sum of the partition
heights.
Swell 4.4 ft @ 14.3s energy period 12.4 s from SW 219°
Partitions combine to 4.4 ft significant height , against 4.4 ft measured at the station. Spectrum sampled Oct 20, 11:30 PM.
Station sources & timestamps4 sources
Latest station reportNDBC, NOAA
Mission Bay West (46258)
Observed
when the instrument took this reading
Successful fetch
recorded time for the last accepted fetch; not proof the value changed (see source timing details below)
Latest report received from this physical station; individual fields can have older observation times. This is the recorded start of the most recent successful live poll across this station's products, not response completion or proof that every field refreshed.
Offshore swellCDIP, Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Mission Bay West (46258)
Observed
when the instrument took this reading
Successful fetch
recorded time for the last accepted fetch; not proof the value changed (see source timing details below)
One instrument's own reading of open water, selected independently of the water temperature station. The observation time is the oldest of the wave fields shown, so it can overstate a single field's age but never understate it. Read through CDIP, Scripps Institution of Oceanography as 220. The fetch timestamp records the start of a successful poll of this field's provider and product, not response completion or the age of the reading.
Water temperatureCDIP, Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Mission Bay West (46258)
Observed
when the instrument took this reading
Successful fetch
recorded time for the last accepted fetch; not proof the value changed (see source timing details below)
One instrument's own reading, selected independently of the wave station. Read through CDIP, Scripps Institution of Oceanography as 220. The fetch timestamp records the start of a successful poll of this field's provider and product, not response completion or the age of the reading.
Directional wave spectrumCDIP, Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Mission Bay West (46258)
Observed
when the instrument took this reading
Successful fetch
recorded time for the last accepted fetch; not proof the value changed (see source timing details below)
Wave systems are partitioned from this measured spectrum. The fetch timestamp records the start of a successful poll of this provider's spectral product, not response completion. Spectra are retained for 72 hours.
All times are Pacific. An upstream issue time is shown only when recorded. A feed response time is not the provider's model initialization or publication time. Unlisted timestamps were not recorded or do not apply.
Significant wave height is the total measured sea state at this mooring, not the height breaking at
this beach. The modeled breaking estimate is on the Surf tab.
Partitions, computed hereWhere these partitions come from
Tarline splits this station's own directional wave spectrum into a swell part and a wind sea part.
The split is this site's computation, not a provider product, and it is deliberately conservative:
two parts, not a list of named swell trains. Variances add and heights do not, so the combined
figure below is 4 times the square root of the total variance rather than a sum of the partition
heights.
Swell 1.6 ft @ 15.4s energy period 8.0 s from W 278°
Partitions combine to 1.6 ft significant height , against 1.5 ft measured at the station. Spectrum sampled Oct 20, 11:00 PM.
Station sources & timestamps4 sources
Latest station reportNDBC, NOAA
Scripps Nearshore (46254)
Observed
when the instrument took this reading
Successful fetch
recorded time for the last accepted fetch; not proof the value changed (see source timing details below)
Latest report received from this physical station; individual fields can have older observation times. This is the recorded start of the most recent successful live poll across this station's products, not response completion or proof that every field refreshed.
Offshore swellCDIP, Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Scripps Nearshore (46254)
Observed
when the instrument took this reading
Successful fetch
recorded time for the last accepted fetch; not proof the value changed (see source timing details below)
One instrument's own reading of open water, selected independently of the water temperature station. The observation time is the oldest of the wave fields shown, so it can overstate a single field's age but never understate it. Read through CDIP, Scripps Institution of Oceanography as 201. The fetch timestamp records the start of a successful poll of this field's provider and product, not response completion or the age of the reading.
Water temperatureCDIP, Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Scripps Nearshore (46254)
Observed
when the instrument took this reading
Successful fetch
recorded time for the last accepted fetch; not proof the value changed (see source timing details below)
One instrument's own reading, selected independently of the wave station. Read through CDIP, Scripps Institution of Oceanography as 201. The fetch timestamp records the start of a successful poll of this field's provider and product, not response completion or the age of the reading.
Directional wave spectrumCDIP, Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Scripps Nearshore (46254)
Observed
when the instrument took this reading
Successful fetch
recorded time for the last accepted fetch; not proof the value changed (see source timing details below)
Wave systems are partitioned from this measured spectrum. The fetch timestamp records the start of a successful poll of this provider's spectral product, not response completion. Spectra are retained for 72 hours.
All times are Pacific. An upstream issue time is shown only when recorded. A feed response time is not the provider's model initialization or publication time. Unlisted timestamps were not recorded or do not apply.
Significant wave height is the total measured sea state at this mooring, not the height breaking at
this beach. The modeled breaking estimate is on the Surf tab.
This station publishes no directional spectrum, so no partitions can be computed.
Station sources & timestamps3 sources
Latest station reportCDIP, Scripps Institution of Oceanography
La Jolla (073)
Observed
when the instrument took this reading
Successful fetch
recorded time for the last accepted fetch; not proof the value changed (see source timing details below)
Latest report received from this physical station; individual fields can have older observation times. This is the recorded start of the most recent successful live poll across this station's products, not response completion or proof that every field refreshed.
recorded time for the last accepted fetch; not proof the value changed (see source timing details below)
One instrument's own reading of open water, selected independently of the water temperature station. The observation time is the oldest of the wave fields shown, so it can overstate a single field's age but never understate it. Read through NDBC, NOAA as ljpc1. The fetch timestamp records the start of a successful poll of this field's provider and product, not response completion or the age of the reading.
Water temperatureCDIP, Scripps Institution of Oceanography
La Jolla (073)
No source time available. This entry carries no observation, valid, issue, calculation or retrieval time, so its age is unknown.
One instrument's own reading, selected independently of the wave station. No accepted reading from this station is on record for the window shown. A successful fetch time for this field's provider and product is unavailable.
All times are Pacific. An upstream issue time is shown only when recorded. A feed response time is not the provider's model initialization or publication time. Unlisted timestamps were not recorded or do not apply.
What the multi-buoy model is
The surf figure on this page is computed from several buoys' directional wave spectra, with the land
between each buoy and this beach screened out. It is a model ESTIMATE and it has not been calibrated
against measured breaking surf, so no accuracy figure is claimed for it. The baseline beside it is the
height the older exposure/CDIP tier produced at the same run, kept so the change stays auditable. A
difference between the two is two models disagreeing, not either one being right.
Multi-buoy model, this beach's estimate 3.8 ft
Legacy baseline, same run 3.5 ftwindow-model
Difference from the baseline +0.3 ft this beach's estimate minus the older tier at that run
Stations used: Long Beach Channel, San Pedro South, San Pedro, Santa Monica Bay, Topanga Nearshore, Green Beach Offshore, Red Beach Nearshore
exposure: curated arcs at every frequency; bins at or above 0.09 Hz are UNSCREENED (no coastline geometry supplied)
46285: nearshore-transformed -- nearshore at this period (h/L0 0.05): a transformed nearshore record, not offshore forcing
Computed Oct 21, 12:03 AM · buoy-spectrum-shadow-3
Panel assembled Wed, Oct 21, 2026, 12:06 AM PDT. That is not how fresh any station reading is.
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Public incident records
Nearby Incident Reports
Records within 25 km. Proximity alone does not establish the source of tar at this beach.
NRC rawAbout NRC reportsUnverified initial reports. NRC publishes caller reports, not findings
validated by a response agency. The feed does not provide a verified/unverified status
for individual records. NRC's explanation ↗The caller reports a loading arm on the crane started leaking an unknown amount of hydraulic oil into long beach harbor. Release has been secured.10.4 km away
No public source page available.
NRC rawAbout NRC reportsUnverified initial reports. NRC publishes caller reports, not findings
validated by a response agency. The feed does not provide a verified/unverified status
for individual records. NRC's explanation ↗Caller states there is an unknown sheen being produced by bubbles coming from below the surface of the long beach harbor. Caller states they are driving piles in the area. Crews confirmed they are not the source of the realease.8.1 km away
No public source page available.
IncidentNewsFishing Vessel Sunk; Los Angeles, California12.8 km away
On September 22, 2026, the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) contacted the NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator (SSC) about the commercial fishing vessel LINDA C that hit the Los Angeles breakwall and sank just outside the main channel on Sunday, September 20. No sheening or signs of discharge have been observed. The USCG is evaluating options and requested a worst-case discharge assessment from OR&R. The owner reported 30 gallons of diesel (maximum capacity 300 gallons) and 10 gallons of hydraulic fluid onboard.
NRC rawAbout NRC reportsUnverified initial reports. NRC publishes caller reports, not findings
validated by a response agency. The feed does not provide a verified/unverified status
for individual records. NRC's explanation ↗The caller stated that a vessel struck a break wall near angel gate. Because of this the vessel sank at the location. According to the caller there is a potential for (300) gallons of diesel that could be released. Should material release it would go into the los angeles harbor. There were (3) occupants transferred off the vessel. The waterway was restricted to one way traffic after the incident.12.8 km away
No public source page available.
NRC rawAbout NRC reportsUnverified initial reports. NRC publishes caller reports, not findings
validated by a response agency. The feed does not provide a verified/unverified status
for individual records. NRC's explanation ↗The caller received reports of a sheen, upon investigation the source was identified to be a vessel in the area. The cause of the release was attributed to the operator cleaning out the engine compartment with a cloth and ringing it out into the waterway. The amount of material that released is unknown, however the caller suspects upwards of (1) cup may have released.21.3 km away
No public source page available.
NRC rawAbout NRC reportsUnverified initial reports. NRC publishes caller reports, not findings
validated by a response agency. The feed does not provide a verified/unverified status
for individual records. NRC's explanation ↗Caller reported an unknown sheen from an unknown source in san pedro bay. The sheen was described as 20 ft x 30 ft, and it is an unknown color.10.1 km away
No public source page available.
NRC rawAbout NRC reportsUnverified initial reports. NRC publishes caller reports, not findings
validated by a response agency. The feed does not provide a verified/unverified status
for individual records. NRC's explanation ↗****this is an update to NRC report #1470983****
Update is as follows:
- the caller states 31 gallons of oil and 95 gallons of water released to concrete/asphalt secondary containment.
Original report
Caller reporting the discharge of less than (2) barrels of oily water, from a cleanup tank, to concrete/asphalt secondary containment due to an overflow. The cause of overflow is under investigation.7.1 km away
No public source page available.
NRC rawAbout NRC reportsUnverified initial reports. NRC publishes caller reports, not findings
validated by a response agency. The feed does not provide a verified/unverified status
for individual records. NRC's explanation ↗Caller reporting the discharge of less than (2) barrels of oily water, from a cleanup tank, to concrete/asphalt secondary containment due to an overflow. The cause of overflow is under investigation.7.1 km away
No public source page available.
NRC rawAbout NRC reportsUnverified initial reports. NRC publishes caller reports, not findings
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for individual records. NRC's explanation ↗Potential Release Report: Caller reporting a capsized vessel taking on water off shore of newport beach. The potential discharge was reported as a maximum of 30 gallons of gasoline.
No reported sheen in the waterway at the time of the report24.8 km away
No public source page available.
NRC rawAbout NRC reportsUnverified initial reports. NRC publishes caller reports, not findings
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for individual records. NRC's explanation ↗The caller reported that while working on the thruster of a barge, a sheen was discovered on the waters of san pedro bay. The material released is unknown, as is the cause.10.6 km away
No public source page available.
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NRC rawAbout NRC reportsUnverified initial reports. NRC publishes caller reports, not findings
validated by a response agency. The feed does not provide a verified/unverified status
for individual records. NRC's explanation ↗Caller reported that a vessel had an oil leak somewhere in the engine compartment leading to the bilge. While cleaning the bilge, they lifted the float switch, discharging 1 ounce of motor oil. Caller has drone footage confirming sheen sizes of 9000 sq feet and 6000 sq feet22.7 km away
No public source page available.
NRC rawAbout NRC reportsUnverified initial reports. NRC publishes caller reports, not findings
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for individual records. NRC's explanation ↗Caller reporting the release of an unknown amount of injection water from an above ground pipeline due to an unknown reason. Pipeline details unknown, sheen details unknown.7.2 km away
No public source page available.
NRC rawAbout NRC reportsUnverified initial reports. NRC publishes caller reports, not findings
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for individual records. NRC's explanation ↗Caller reported that while discharging cargo from a container ship, a dockside gantry crane discharged an unknown amount of hydraulic oil onto the containers, starboard side deck, and into the water. Caller said it was still too dark out to verify any sheen information.13.7 km away
No public source page available.
NRC rawAbout NRC reportsUnverified initial reports. NRC publishes caller reports, not findings
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for individual records. NRC's explanation ↗Caller reporting the the discharge of an unknown amount of mixture of crude oil and produced water, from a well (eu002), to concrete containment and asphalt due to an unknown cause. Further investigation is underway.11.3 km away
No public source page available.
NRC rawAbout NRC reportsUnverified initial reports. NRC publishes caller reports, not findings
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for individual records. NRC's explanation ↗///potential release reprt///
The caller is reporting a potential release of an unknown fuel and propane, into the pacific ocean, from an abandoned cabin cruiser that is taking on water. The caller states the cause of the vessel sinking is unknown at this time.0.9 km away
No public source page available.
IncidentNewsRelease of Methyl Methacrylate; Garden Grove, California11.5 km away
On May 22, 2026, the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) District Response Advisory Team (DRAT) for the Southwest District contacted the NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator (SSC) regarding a damaged container of methyl methacrylate (MMA) monomer at the GKN Aerospace plant in Garden Grove, California, approximately 15 miles east-southeast of USCG Base Los Angeles-Long Beach. The damaged tank was reported to contain approximately 6,500 gallons of MMA. Local responders were concerned that, in addition to the potential for toxic exposure, the tank could explode. An evacuation order for nearby areas was issued. On May 24, the EPA contacted the NOAA SSC to request air hazard modeling in the event that the contents of the tank leaked into the secondary containment, and also requested information about what would happen if the mixture of cooling water and MMA were to breach the secondary containment and enter the sewer system. The NOAA OR&R chemistry team provided hazard analysis for the behavior of MMA with water, the consequences of a breach of secondary containment, and ALOHA modeling results for the evaporation of 7,000 gallons of MMA from the secondary containment berm. The situation resolved when the overheating tank naturally cracked just enough to release internal pressure safely, allowing the reactive chemical to cool and solidify. This averted an explosion or toxic spill, enabling officials to lift all evacuation orders for roughly 50,000 residents by May 27.
NRC rawAbout NRC reportsUnverified initial reports. NRC publishes caller reports, not findings
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for individual records. NRC's explanation ↗Caller reporting the discharge of approx (2-3) gallons of bio degradable hydraulic fluid (power flow nz hydraulic oil 46), from a ruptured hose on an excavator, to linda cove.
It was noted the excavator was aboard the 'horton' barge at the time of the incident.23.8 km away
No public source page available.
NRC rawAbout NRC reportsUnverified initial reports. NRC publishes caller reports, not findings
validated by a response agency. The feed does not provide a verified/unverified status
for individual records. NRC's explanation ↗The caller reported that a fuel crossover valve failed, causing a release of an unknown amount of diesel fuel into the waters of newport harbor. The valve was on a pleasure craft vessel.22.8 km away
No public source page available.
IncidentNewsSodium Hydroxide Leak: Port of Los Angeles/Long Beach, California16.1 km away
On April 3, 2026, the NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator (SSC) for California was contacted by U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach regarding a compromised container of sodium hydroxide. The Los Angeles Fire Department deployed on scene and established a 1000-foot safety zone around the container. Hazardous materials handlers were dispatched to assist in opening the container, assessing additional risks or hazards, and beginning off-loading the container. The container doors were opened without incident. The Incident Command demobilized April 3 and the remainder of the cleanup was managed by the facility.
IncidentNewsContainer Ship Loses 32 Containers; south of Aleutian Islands, Alaska9.9 km away
On March 9, 2026, the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) notified the NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator (SSC) that the container ship OOCL Sunflower lost 32 shipping containers overboard on March 3, while transiting south of the Aleutian Island Chain enroute from Taiwan to the Port of Long Beach, California. The crew is unable to make a final assessment of the damages due to safety concerns, and intends to perform a full evaluation in port upon arrival to the Port of Long Beach on March 12. The crew has not observed any overboard discharge of material, nor damage below the waterline. The vessel is currently located 1,200 nautical miles west of Portland, Oregon, heading southeast. USCG Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach is preparing for the arrival of the vessel. The NOAA scientific support team is currently reviewing the cargo manifest.
NRC rawAbout NRC reportsUnverified initial reports. NRC publishes caller reports, not findings
validated by a response agency. The feed does not provide a verified/unverified status
for individual records. NRC's explanation ↗The caller discovered an unknown sheen from an unknown source in the pacific ocean.2.2 km away
No public source page available.
NRC rawAbout NRC reportsUnverified initial reports. NRC publishes caller reports, not findings
validated by a response agency. The feed does not provide a verified/unverified status
for individual records. NRC's explanation ↗****this is an update to NRC report #1454081****
Update is as follows:
- the caller states while abandoning a welll on a platform, when the valve broke off release 1.3 gallons of oil. Source is secured.
Original report
The caller discovered an unknown sheen from an unknown source in the pacific ocean.2.2 km away
No public source page available.
NRC rawAbout NRC reportsUnverified initial reports. NRC publishes caller reports, not findings
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for individual records. NRC's explanation ↗The caller is reporting a release of carbon dust into the inner harbor from the inner gas scrubber on an oil tanker. The caller states the cause of the release is unknown.10.3 km away
No public source page available.
NRC rawAbout NRC reportsUnverified initial reports. NRC publishes caller reports, not findings
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for individual records. NRC's explanation ↗Crude oil discharged from a platform due to an overflow. Cause of the overflow is unknown at this time.9.7 km away
No public source page available.
IncidentNewsContainership Fire at Port of Los Angeles; Long Beach, California10.7 km away
The NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator (SSC) was notified by U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach that a fire had broken out on the container ship “ONE Henry Hudson” docked at Birth 218 at the Yusen Terminal at the Port of Los Angeles. Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) is currently working to extinguish the fire. No casualties have been reported. At the request of USCG, the NOAA scientific support team is currently reviewing the vessel’s cargo manifest to assess the presence of potentially hazardous materials.
NRC rawAbout NRC reportsUnverified initial reports. NRC publishes caller reports, not findings
validated by a response agency. The feed does not provide a verified/unverified status
for individual records. NRC's explanation ↗The caller discovered an unknown sheen incident, in long beach anchorage, on long beach harbor. The source of the sheen is unknown at this time.7.2 km away
No public source page available.
NRC rawAbout NRC reportsUnverified initial reports. NRC publishes caller reports, not findings
validated by a response agency. The feed does not provide a verified/unverified status
for individual records. NRC's explanation ↗Caller is reporting an unknown sheen from an unknown source in the newport beach harbor. The sheen is rainbow in color and 400ft x 500ft in size.22.8 km away
No public source page available.
NRC rawAbout NRC reportsUnverified initial reports. NRC publishes caller reports, not findings
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for individual records. NRC's explanation ↗Unknown sheen sighting. Exact source of the sheen is unknown at this time.22.2 km away
No public source page available.
NRC rawAbout NRC reportsUnverified initial reports. NRC publishes caller reports, not findings
validated by a response agency. The feed does not provide a verified/unverified status
for individual records. NRC's explanation ↗Unknown sheen sighting. Exact source of the sheen is unknown at this time. Caller suspects the sheen may be originating from the suspected responsible party's (srp) facility. Caller states 1530 they noticed the strong smell of crude and at 1610 they noticed the sheen passing by.15 km away
No public source page available.
IncidentNewsShipping Container Spill, Port of Long Beach; Long Beach, California8.5 km away
Shortly before 9am on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 50+ containers fell from the vessel Mississippi while it was berthed at the Pier G container terminal in the Port of Long Beach. No persons were injured and no oil discharge of hazardous materials has been reported. The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) has established a security zone around the vessel. On Sept. 11, the USCG contacted the NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator to request regular updates on weather and tides to support on-going salvage efforts.
NRC rawAbout NRC reportsUnverified initial reports. NRC publishes caller reports, not findings
validated by a response agency. The feed does not provide a verified/unverified status
for individual records. NRC's explanation ↗//////this is an update for NRC report number 1442235.///////
Updated info:
- caller states aerial drone footage noticed a light sheen behind the barge. Exact source where the sheen is coming from is unknown at this time.
Original report:
/// potential release ///
Caller reporting a shipping container was dropped by a crane and hit a barge creating a potential release of marine diesel oil. There is a (6000) gallon capacity marine diesel tank on the barge. It is unknown how much material was in the tank at the time of the incident. There is no sheen in the waterway. The precise cause of this incident is under investigation.8.4 km away
No public source page available.
NRC rawAbout NRC reportsUnverified initial reports. NRC publishes caller reports, not findings
validated by a response agency. The feed does not provide a verified/unverified status
for individual records. NRC's explanation ↗Potential Release Report: Caller reporting a shipping container was dropped by a crane and hit a barge creating a potential release of marine diesel oil. There is a (6000) gallon capacity marine diesel tank on the barge. It is unknown how much material was in the tank at the time of the incident. There is no sheen in the waterway. The precise cause of this incident is under investigation.8.4 km away
No public source page available.
NRC rawAbout NRC reportsUnverified initial reports. NRC publishes caller reports, not findings
validated by a response agency. The feed does not provide a verified/unverified status
for individual records. NRC's explanation ↗The caller reported the discovery of an unknown sheen at a mooring field from an unknown source on the waters of the pacific ocean. It is suspected to be coming from a nearby moored vessel, but that has not been confirmed.22.8 km away
No public source page available.
NRC rawAbout NRC reportsUnverified initial reports. NRC publishes caller reports, not findings
validated by a response agency. The feed does not provide a verified/unverified status
for individual records. NRC's explanation ↗Potential Release Report: Caller states they received a notification of a response to an unknown sunken vessel with the potential to discharge unknown amounts of unknown products; as of now, there are no signs of debris, pollution or vessel damage.
Investigation is underway.
/// this is a potential release ///15.2 km away
No public source page available.
NRC rawAbout NRC reportsUnverified initial reports. NRC publishes caller reports, not findings
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for individual records. NRC's explanation ↗Potential Release Report: Caller stated a boat operator struck the breakwall while intoxicated, and caused a 3-4 foot hole on the portside of the vessel (ariana). This occurred on the cerritos channel. Caller stated this was passed over the radio to la port police and fire. There were no injuries reported. La county fire boat no.2 commenced to dewatering the vessel. The vessel was towed to the la city fire mooring station for fire station #112 (berth 86) .
The vessel is an express motor yacht (model 4450) with a potential of 500 gallons of diesel fuel onboard.14.8 km away
No public source page available.
NRC rawAbout NRC reportsUnverified initial reports. NRC publishes caller reports, not findings
validated by a response agency. The feed does not provide a verified/unverified status
for individual records. NRC's explanation ↗Caller reported a mystery sheen in the water. Caller could not source the sheen.23.9 km away
No public source page available.
NRC rawAbout NRC reportsUnverified initial reports. NRC publishes caller reports, not findings
validated by a response agency. The feed does not provide a verified/unverified status
for individual records. NRC's explanation ↗Caller reported a loss of pressure in their hydraulic system while underway that could possibly result in a release of materials.3.7 km away
No public source page available.
NRC rawAbout NRC reportsUnverified initial reports. NRC publishes caller reports, not findings
validated by a response agency. The feed does not provide a verified/unverified status
for individual records. NRC's explanation ↗The caller stated that a passenger vehicle was involved in accident and released gasoline and motor oil onto the ground and into a storm drain at the location. The amount of material that released is unknown to the caller, however they believe a couple of quarts of motor oil released, and (5-10) gallons of gasoline may have released.12.1 km away
No public source page available.
NRC rawAbout NRC reportsUnverified initial reports. NRC publishes caller reports, not findings
validated by a response agency. The feed does not provide a verified/unverified status
for individual records. NRC's explanation ↗The caller is reporting a release of an unknown oil, into long beach harbor, from an unknown source on the tanker ship. The caller states that the cause of the release is unknown at this time.10.2 km away
No public source page available.
NRC rawAbout NRC reportsUnverified initial reports. NRC publishes caller reports, not findings
validated by a response agency. The feed does not provide a verified/unverified status
for individual records. NRC's explanation ↗The caller states the drain pan failed, which is releasing 1 gallon of oily water into the pacific ocean.17.5 km away
No public source page available.
NRC rawAbout NRC reportsUnverified initial reports. NRC publishes caller reports, not findings
validated by a response agency. The feed does not provide a verified/unverified status
for individual records. NRC's explanation ↗Caller is reporting a leak from a drain pan on a platform. Material being released is a mix of crude oil and produced water. The amount of material being released is unknown. The cause of leak is unknown. Release is not yet secured. Workers are building scaffolding to contain and secure the release.17.5 km away
No public source page available.
NRC rawAbout NRC reportsUnverified initial reports. NRC publishes caller reports, not findings
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for individual records. NRC's explanation ↗////update to incident report # 1426292////
Caller updated the amount of crude oil discharged to approximately 125 barrels.
/// update to incident report # 1426219 ///
Caller updated the amount of crude oil discharged to approximately 80 barrels. Discharge was secured. Oes case number corrected to 25-1319.
/// this is a 48 hr PHMSA update to NRC report 1426022 ///
Updates include:
- medium affected: "some of the spilled material entered a nearby storm drain" (water)
- source: "the release occurred from an 1/2 in pinhole in a 'lateral' underground pipeline."
- location: "incident occurred in a heavily industrial area near the intersection of alameda & sepulveda" (gps coordinates updated); city changed from 'compton' to 'carson'
- road closures: "traffic is currently only affecting 'alameda' northbound."
- agencies on scene/notified: added
- remedial actions: updated
"Incident is still under investigation" (cause and amount discharged is still unknown)
Original:
The caller stated that crude oil released in unknown amounts onto the ground, gravel, and soil at the location. The material released from a transportation pipeline at the location. The cause of the release is unknown to the caller and under investigation.13.8 km away
No public source page available.
NRC rawAbout NRC reportsUnverified initial reports. NRC publishes caller reports, not findings
validated by a response agency. The feed does not provide a verified/unverified status
for individual records. NRC's explanation ↗The caller stated that crude oil released in unknown amounts onto the ground, gravel, and soil at the location. The material released from a transportation pipeline at the location. The cause of the release is unknown to the caller and under investigation.13.8 km away
No public source page available.
NRC rawAbout NRC reportsUnverified initial reports. NRC publishes caller reports, not findings
validated by a response agency. The feed does not provide a verified/unverified status
for individual records. NRC's explanation ↗/// this is a 48 hr PHMSA update to NRC report 1426022 ///
Updates include:
- medium affected: "some of the spilled material entered a nearby storm drain" (water)
- source: "the release occurred from an 1/2 in pinhole in a 'lateral' underground pipeline."
- location: "incident occurred in a heavily industrial area near the intersection of alameda & sepulveda" (gps coordinates updated); city changed from 'compton' to 'carson'
- road closures: "traffic is currently only affecting 'alameda' northbound."
- agencies on scene/notified: added
- remedial actions: updated
"Incident is still under investigation" (cause and amount discharged is still unknown)
Original:
The caller stated that crude oil released in unknown amounts onto the ground, gravel, and soil at the location. The material released from a transportation pipeline at the location. The cause of the release is unknown to the caller and under investigation.
/// this is a 48 hr PHMSA update to NRC report 1426022 ///13.8 km away
No public source page available.
NRC rawAbout NRC reportsUnverified initial reports. NRC publishes caller reports, not findings
validated by a response agency. The feed does not provide a verified/unverified status
for individual records. NRC's explanation ↗/// update to incident report # 1426219 ///
Caller updated the amount of crude oil discharged to approximately 80 barrels. Discharge was secured. Oes case number corrected to 25-1319.
/// this is a 48 hr PHMSA update to NRC report 1426022 ///
Updates include:
- medium affected: "some of the spilled material entered a nearby storm drain" (water)
- source: "the release occurred from an 1/2 in pinhole in a 'lateral' underground pipeline."
- location: "incident occurred in a heavily industrial area near the intersection of alameda & sepulveda" (gps coordinates updated); city changed from 'compton' to 'carson'
- road closures: "traffic is currently only affecting 'alameda' northbound."
- agencies on scene/notified: added
- remedial actions: updated
"Incident is still under investigation" (cause and amount discharged is still unknown)
Original:
The caller stated that crude oil released in unknown amounts onto the ground, gravel, and soil at the location. The material released from a transportation pipeline at the location. The cause of the release is unknown to the caller and under investigation.13.8 km away
No public source page available.
IncidentNewsCrude oil discharge, Berth 55; Port of Long Beach, California9.9 km away
On March 12, 2025, the NOAA SSC was notified that an undetermined quantity of crude oil had reportedly discharged from an underground pipeline into a storm drain, ultimately reaching the Port of Los Angeles near Berth 55. Within the hour, the source was secured and USCG & OSROs were on-scene conducting clean-ups. Primary and secondary containment boom was deployed, two vacuum trucks actively skimming, and four vessels were on water working the cleanup. The morning of 13-MAR, an informal request for use of surface washing agent (SWA) was made for the purpose of de-contaminating local bulkheads and vessel hulls. USCG and California’s Office of Spill Prevention & Response (OSPR) requested NOAA SSC input and an incident-specific RRT request for SWA is being processed.
NRC rawAbout NRC reportsUnverified initial reports. NRC publishes caller reports, not findings
validated by a response agency. The feed does not provide a verified/unverified status
for individual records. NRC's explanation ↗The caller stated that they discovered an unknown sheen from an unknown source at slip 1 of the main channel in the la harbor.14.7 km away
No public source page available.
NRC rawAbout NRC reportsUnverified initial reports. NRC publishes caller reports, not findings
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for individual records. NRC's explanation ↗The caller stated that they discovered an odor of raw sewage and oil at the location. The source of the release is unknown to the caller however they suspect a truck at the location. A visible release has yet to be observed by the caller. The caller stated that they are experiencing health concerns because of this odor.17.4 km away
No public source page available.
NRC rawAbout NRC reportsUnverified initial reports. NRC publishes caller reports, not findings
validated by a response agency. The feed does not provide a verified/unverified status
for individual records. NRC's explanation ↗The caller is reporting a release of diesel fuel onto the ground from a reefer tank of a tractor trailer truck and trailer. The caller states that the type of trailer is unknown. The cause of the release was due to flooding in the area. The caller states the flood caused the driver to lose control and hit a concrete wall of an overpass. The caller states the overpass is operational, and there are no injuries or fatalities in this incident.23.7 km away
No public source page available.
NRC rawAbout NRC reportsUnverified initial reports. NRC publishes caller reports, not findings
validated by a response agency. The feed does not provide a verified/unverified status
for individual records. NRC's explanation ↗The caller reported an unknown sheen from an unknown source in the san pedro bay at the incident location.
The sheen is rainbow in color and approximately 50ft x 15ft.6.1 km away
No public source page available.
NRC rawAbout NRC reportsUnverified initial reports. NRC publishes caller reports, not findings
validated by a response agency. The feed does not provide a verified/unverified status
for individual records. NRC's explanation ↗Caller states that an old wooden boat bilge pump is activating for unknown reasons and is discharging an unknown amount of an unknown oil residue creating a long narrow sheen in the newport channel of the newport harbor.
Source not secured22.7 km away
No public source page available.
NRC rawAbout NRC reportsUnverified initial reports. NRC publishes caller reports, not findings
validated by a response agency. The feed does not provide a verified/unverified status
for individual records. NRC's explanation ↗The caller stated that a cap on a well head released crude oil due to a fitting being loose. The caller stated that this occurred when maintenance was being conducted a few days ago. Because of this incident an unknown amount of crude oil released in to the pacific ocean.2.2 km away
No public source page available.
IncidentNewsSheen Report; off Huntington Beach, CA8.5 km away
On the morning of 08-MAR-2024, USCG Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach contacted their NOAA SSC to request support for a 2.5 mile by 1.5 mile "sheen" about 2 miles off of Bolsa Chica wetlands. USCG requested trajectory support for potential impacts to local resources at risk.
IncidentNewsStormwater Outfall Oil Discharge; Dominguez Channel, Long Beach, CA13.4 km away
The morning of 21-JAN-2024, USCG Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach contacted their NOAA SSC regarding an inland spill of roughly 1,200 gallons crude oil/water mixture. This inland spill resulted in oil entering a stormwater drain which discharged to the mouth of Dominguez Channel (in the innermost portions of the Port of Long Beach). Oil sheens have been observed in the water, but containment boom appears to be effective. The USCG requested a trajectory and possible threats to the Cabrillo Wetlands (4+ miles down channel).
IncidentNews43-Foot Vessel Sunk near Bolsa Chica Wetlands, Huntington Beach, CA8.9 km away
The evening of 17-AUG-2023, USCG Sector LA/Long Beach contacted their NOAA SSC to request support for a 43’ vessel sunk roughly 300 yds outside the entrance to the Bolsa Chica Wetlands, Huntington Beach, CA. At the time, the vessel was reportedly carrying 300 gallons diesel and it was not clear whether it was actively sheening or not. USCG requested trajectory support in the event of a catastrophic release overnight or during the morning hours.
IncidentNewsPartially Submerged Vessel off the Port of Los Angeles, CA18.3 km away
On March 14, 2023, the USCG Sector LA/Long Beach contacted their NOAA SSC about a partially submerged 30-40’ vessel that is currently the subject of a USCG search & rescue operation. The vessel is currently adrift roughly 3.3 NM Southwest of the Angeles Gate entrance to the Port of Los Angeles. A ½ mile sheen has been observed around the vessel, but the vessel name, type, fuel type, and fuel capacity are unknown at this time. USCG requested trajectory support for an estimated maximum potential of 800 gallons of diesel fuel.
IncidentNewsPrivately-Owned, De-Commissioned Coast Guard Buoy Tender Grounded, Long Beach, CA11.6 km away
Early afternoon of 11-DEC-2022, USCG Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach contacted their NOAA SSC to discuss the salvage of the grounded vessel FEARLESS KINGSTOWN. The vessel is a privately-owned, de-commissioned USCG buoy tender that is grounded at roughly 33° 44.4'N, 118° 14.1'W. It is not leaking and is sitting port-side to the riprap. A starboard-side fuel tank has a maximum potential of 4,500 gallons diesel fuel. The USCG requested oil fate & transport info for a hypothetical release in the event something happens during vessel removal operations.
IncidentNews70’ Fishing Vessel Sunk, Fish Harbor, San Pedro, CA14.3 km away
During the evening of 24-OCT-2022, USCG Sector LA/Long Beach contacted their NOAA SSC to request trajectory support for a 70’ wood fishing vessel that sank within the Port of Los Angeles. The vessel has been actively sheening since at least 1600 hrs, reportedly has an 830 gallon max potential of diesel on board. As the USCG attempts to boom the area around the vessel, they requested a trajectory estimate through sunrise tomorrow to help plan out a first light assessment of the area.
IncidentNewsWeathered Tarballs in Southern California, Santa Monica Bay to Dana Point, CA23.6 km away
A broad and prolonged period of tarballing (since early March) along the shores of Santa Monica Bay south to Dana Point has prompted many public reports and numerous sampling events to determine possible sources. Most tarballs were described as moderately to heavily weathered and analysis indicates they are chemically consistent with natural seep oil. Many natural seeps are well known to be active in areas of Santa Barbara Channel to Santa Monica Bay. Given the broad geographic spread of tarballs and the heightened public awareness of shoreline oiling from recent spills, CAL OSPR contacted the NOAA SSC around mid-day on 07-MAY-2022 to request trajectory-related information for some public outreach materials.
IncidentNewsTarballs off Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve, Huntington Beach, CA7.6 km away
On December 22, 2021, the USCG Sector LA/Long Beach contacted their NOAA SSC regarding a report of sheen and tarballs offshore of Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve. Initial USCG overflight info indicates two small areas of rainbow sheen roughly 150’ by 100’ and by 200’, while on-water (vessel-based) observations described some tarballs amongst the sheen. USCG has requested trajectory support.
IncidentNewsTransient Vessel Sinking at West Basin, Long Beach, CA11.5 km away
On 15-Dec-2021, a 44-ft transient vessel was found to be sinking and was towed to Pier 10, West Basin, Long Beach. The vessel is at risk of sinking at the dock with a potential of 500 gallons of diesel onboard. Sector LA/LB is requesting a fates analysis and trajectory for the next few days to determine potential environmental risk.
IncidentNews61-ft Paddleboat Sinking, Long Beach, CA4.9 km away
On 15-DEC-2021, the Newport Princess, a 61-ft paddleboat, was observed sitting very low in the water and potentially sinking. The paddleboat is very near to the shoreline and has approximately 100 gallons of diesel onboard. Sector LA/LB is requesting a trajectory and fates analysis and a 3-day weather forecast for the location.
IncidentNewsBlack Oil Slick; Huntington Beach, CA7.9 km away
On 15-Dec-2021, Sector LA-Longbeach received a report of a black oil slick 30 feet by 90 feet in Huntington Beach near Bolsa Chica. They have requested a trajectory.
IncidentNewsPipeline Spill Huntington Beach, CA; United States11.4 km away
At 0840 hrs on 02-OCT-2021, USCG Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach contacted their NOAA SSC regarding a spill report. NRC Report No. 1318437 described an unknown sheen in the water at 1813 hrs local time on 01-OCT. Roughly 45 minutes later, a SENTINEL 1-A satellite image was obtained that became the basis for a NESDIS Marine Pollution Surveillance Report (MPSR) issued at 0015 hrs local (0815 UTC) on 02-OCT. USCG field teams investigating the reports in the morning, observed a large area of thick in the vicinity of the NRC and MPSR reports, black oil roughly 3.25 NM offshore and requested trajectory support.
IncidentNewsPC GODFATHER sinking; off Seal Beach, CA3.1 km away
On 15-JUL-2021, USCG Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach contacted their NOAA SSC regarding the 65’ pleasure craft GODFATHER that was partially sunk and drifting, roughly 1 mile off Seal Beach, CA. She is believed to be carrying roughly 500 gallons diesel on board, though no sheening has been observed, and is expected to make landfall in the vicinity of Seal Beach by 2100 hrs this evening. USCG requested a hypothetical “what if” trajectory under two scenarios: 1) if the vessel contacts shore and begins to leak, and 2) if it sinks while at anchor offshore where fuel offloading may be attempted.
IncidentNews35’ vessel submerged/grounded; Long Beach, CA2.7 km away
On December 10, 2020, the USCG Sector LA/Long Beach contacted their NOAA SSC regarding a 35’ vessel partially submerged & grounded in the vicinity of Island Chaffee (a man-made, industrial island near Long Beach, CA). The maximum potential for the vessel is 200 gallons, but the owner reports only 50 gallons of gasoline on board at the time of the incident (2230 hrs, 09-DEC-2020). Today, only light sheening has been observed near the vessel, but Sector wanted to know whether the vessel could impact nearby sensitive sites in the event of a catastrophic release.
IncidentNewsGray whale carcass; Port of Los Angeles, CA12.1 km away
Early afternoon on 06-APR-2020, NMFS Stranding Coordinator in CA contacted the NOAA SSC regarding a 30-35’ gray whale carcass at the Port of Los Angeles, CA. It is expected that the carcass may be towed offshore early tomorrow afternoon (07-APR-2020). NMFS requested a carcass drift estimate to aid in determining how far offshore to tow the carcass so it does not re-beach in the upcoming days.
IncidentNewsGray whale carcass; Port of Long Beach, CA10.4 km away
Mid-afternoon on 11-MAR-2020, NMFS Stranding Coordinator in CA contacted the NOAA SSC regarding a 29’ gray whale carcass at the Port of Long Beach, CA. It is expected that the carcass may be towed offshore mid-day tomorrow (12-MAR-2020). NMFS requested a carcass drift estimate to aid in determining how far offshore to tow the carcass so it does not re-beach in the upcoming days.
IncidentNewsGray whale carcass; Long Beach, CA10.3 km away
Late in the afternoon on 04-MAR-2020, NMFS Stranding Coordinator in CA contacted the NOAA SSC regarding a 28’ gray whale carcass at Long Beach, CA. No field necropsy is anticipated, so the carcass may be towed offshore first thing in the morning (05-MAR-2020). NMFS requested a carcass drift estimate to aid in determining how far offshore to tow the carcass so it does not re-beach in the upcoming days.
IncidentNewsPleasure craft "The Lady" sunk; Huntington Beach, CA3.5 km away
On 25-AUG-2019, USCG Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach contacted the NOAA SSC regarding the 61' wooden pleasure craft "The Lady" that sank at the dock in Huntington Beach at 1530 hrs. The vessel had a max capacity of 600 gallons diesel on-board and rainbow sheen and a heavy slick were observed between the vessel and the dock. Reportedly, the vessel was still "bubbling up" a few hours later. USCG requested trajectory support for their upcoming response and investigations.
IncidentNewsConstruction Barge Potential Spill; Long Beach Inner Harbor, CA5.5 km away
On July 22, 2019, the USCG Sector LA/Long Beach contacted the NOAA SSC to report a possible diesel spill from a construction barge in Long Beach’s Inner Harbor. The incident occurred at 0900 hrs and had a maximum potential volume of 200 gallons diesel. Sector LA/LB requested trajectory support to aid in searching for any potentially oiled shoreline.
IncidentNewsBlue whale carcass; Long Beach, CA10.1 km away
The NMFS Stranding Coordinator for CA contacted the NOAA SSC to report an 80’ Blue whale carcass found within the Port of Long Beach on 03-JUN-2019. No field necropsy is anticipated, so the carcass will likely be towed offshore on/about 04-JUN-2019. NMFS requested a carcass drift estimate to aid in determining how far offshore to tow the carcass so it does not re-beach in the upcoming days.
IncidentNewsGray whale carcass; Port of LA/Long Beach, CA10.2 km away
On April 29, 2019, the NMFS Stranding Network Coordinator contacted their NOAA SSC regarding a gray whale carcass that had washed ashore at the Port of LA/Long Beach. NMFS requested a carcass drift estimate to aid in determining how far offshore to tow the carcass so it does not re-beach in the upcoming days.
IncidentNewsPropyl acetate release; Pier G, Port of Long Beach, CA 90802, USA8.5 km away
On August 6, 2017, the USCG Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach contacted the NOAA SSC to request hazard information for a release of propyl acetate (UN/NA 1276) on the deck of the container ship MV Harbour Bridge. The ship is currently moored along southern face of Pier G. A puncture in a 20-foot ISO tank resulted in product was spilled onto the deck and some product may have entered the water. Eleven crewmembers were reportedly having difficulty breathing and one fire fighter has been sent to the hospital.
IncidentNewsPlatform Elly sheen; Off Huntingon Beach, CA17.5 km away
On the evening of 09-May-2012, USCG Sector LA/Long Beach contacted their NOAA SSC regarding a cracked overflow pipe on Platform Elly (approx. 7.5NM off Huntingon Beach, CA) that was discharging a small amount of visible sheen. Release rate is reported as approximately 2-3 gallons per day and patching of the pipe is scheduled to commence early tomorrow morning. In the meantime, a precautionary (“what if”) trajectory estimate has been requested in the event the patching operations encounter difficulties.
IncidentNewsF/V Pacific Bully; Santa Ana jetty, CA18.4 km away
At approximately 0430hrs (local) on 20APR2010, the 58foot F/V Pacific Bully ran aground near the Santa Ana Jetty, south of Huntington Beach, CA with 600-700gallons of diesel and 40tons of sardines on board. No signs of pollution have been reported from overflights or by personnel on-scene and her tanks are being sounded regularly to monitor fuel levels. The NOAA SSC had been notified initially by USCG's D-11 Command Center. Subsequent discussions with USCG Sector LA/LB personnel resulted in a request for a oil fate & trajectory estimates as a precaution in the event the vessel cannot be removed during the afternoon's high tide.
IncidentNewsPlatform Elly; Huntington Beach, CA17.5 km away
At 1542hrs on 05 October, a release of 3,000 gallons of produce water (estimated 10 gallons crude) occurred at the Elly Platform (33deg 34'56"N, 118deg 7'39"W), approximately 7 miles offshore of Huntington Beach. On 06 October, Sector LA/LB requested trajectory to estimate time and location of beached tarballs.
IncidentNewsMystery Marsh Spill; Long Beach, California4.6 km away
A release of hydrochloric acid (HCl) at unknown concentrations was reported in a wetland water-filled depression in the Bolsa Chica wetlands, near Long Beach, California. Laboratory results indicated high hydrogen (pH 2 - 3) and HCl present. The depth of the saline or sea water in the depression was reportedly 1 foot. USCG district 11. Keyword: none.
IncidentNewsPort of Los Angeles Hydrochloric Acid Release; Wilmington, California15.8 km away
On July 20, 1995, the Wilmington, California Department of Water and Power facility experienced a release of hydrochloric acid from a ruptured 2,700-gallon holding tank. The acid ran into a bermed containment area. The local fire department was on-scene and evacuated about 300 people from a ten-block area. Another tank, holding ammonium fluoride, was in the area and caused some concerns about a reaction if the two chemicals mixed. Vacuum trucks were brought on-scene to remove the hydrochloric acid from the containment area. The second tank remained intact and the incident was closed July 21. USCG district 11. Keyword: none.
IncidentNewsM/V Lavaux; Long Beach, California12.3 km away
On the evening of November 28, 1991, the motor vessel Lavaux spilled approximately 30 barrels of #2 fuel oil into Long Beach Harbor during a bunkering operation. The vessel's Master contacted the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Marine Safety Office (MSO) Los Angeles/Long Beach. The Chief of Port Operations assumed the role of Federal On-Scene Coordinator (FOSC). The shipping agent contracted Ship's Services to mitigate the spill. At the time of the spill winds were out of the east at 15 knots; seas, one to two feet. Ship's Services installed containment boom around the Lavaux, the barge Phoenix, and the nearby breakwater that leads out into open water (Queen's Gate) during the evening of November 28, 1991, and the early morning of the next day. Overflight operations the morning of November 29 showed that there was a large slick of rainbow sheen around the riprap and that some of the oil had escaped the harbor and was drifting to the west. Cleanup operations continued throughout the day. A boom watch was deployed at dusk. During the evening of November 29, 35- to 45-knot winds out of the east and seas up to four feet forced the contractor to abandon operations. A small boat survey of the area on the morning of November 30 revealed no oil. Ship's Services was directed to recover and secure the boom that had been blown onto the riprap during the evening. The case was closed on November 30, 1991. USCG district 11. Keyword: adverse weather conditions, boom, California Department of Fish and Game, containment boom, evaporation, International Bird Rescue and Research Center, sorbent boom.
IncidentNewsM/V ZIM CANADA; Los Angeles, California12.3 km away
On July 10, 1991, the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office (MSO) Los Angeles/ Long Beach personnel discovered a heavy fuel oil spill of approximately 25 barrels near Los Angeles berth 146. There were four vessels in the area at the time, but none were conducting bunkering operations that might account for such a spill. The MSO activated the Oil Pollution Fund and responded to the spill. During the spill response, samples of oil were drawn for analysis from the four vessels berthed in the area, including motor vessel ZIM CANADA, in an attempt to pinpoint the cause of the spill. There had been another fuel oil spill from an unidentified source in this area and a phantom pipeline was also suspected as the source. USCG district 11.
IncidentNewsM/V SAMMI SUPERSTARS; Los Angeles, California12.3 km away
On Tuesday night, January 8 the bulk freighter SAMMI SUPERSTARS spilled approx. 308 barrels of an Intermediate Fuel Oil (IFO 380) into the East Basin Channel of Los Angeles harbor (berth 176.) The spill occurred when a SUPERSTARS crewmember left his station and failed to notice that a fuel tank was overflowing during bunkering operations. USCG district 11.
IncidentNewsSeal Beach Well Blowout; Seal Beach, California7.4 km away
On October 30, 1990, a drilling rig within the Seal Beach National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) blew out. The blowout resulted when the drill hit a high pressure gas pocket and a bolt on the safety collar gave out. Natural gas and a mist of approximately 20 barrels of crude oil were propelled into the air. The oil mist was carried into the adjacent tidal wetlands by the wind. Breit Burn Energy Corporation, the owners of the drilling rig, assumed responsibility, and hired L & J Vaughtco International to clean up the spill. The United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) supervised the cleanup and bioremediation operations. USCG district 11. Keyword: National Wildlife Refuge, United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), blowout..
IncidentNewsCONTAINER SHIP; Los Angeles, CA14.7 km away
Last evening, 22 Feb., one of the containers in a container ship moored at the Evergreen Terminal in the Port of Los Angeles was determined to be leaking 3,3,3-trifluoropropene. The leaking container is in the bottom of the ship's hold with no other containers on top of it. The chemical is reported to be stored in 13-15 forty foot long cylinders in the container. Measurements of the chemical concentration, taken from a small hatch at the top of the hold, are in the 1-2 ppm range. Trifluoropropene is a highly flammable gas. Towing the vessel out of the port or inerting the hold with CO2, a heavy gas, are options being considered at this time. SSC On-Scene: Gary Petrae USCG district 11.
IncidentNewsT/V American Trader; Huntington Beach, California14.5 km away
On February 7, 1990 at 1620, the single-hull tank vessel American Trader grounded on one of its anchors while approaching the Golden West Refining Company's offshore mooring. Two holes were punctured in one of the vessel's cargo tanks, releasing 9458 barrels of heavy crude oil into the water approximately 1.3 miles from Huntington Beach, California. The master of the vessel immediately reported the incident to the USCG Marine Safety Office/Group Los Angeles-Long Beach (MSO/Group LA-LB). The master moved the American Trader into deeper water one mile to the south. The commanding officer of the MSO/Group assumed the role of the Federal On-Scene Coordinator (FOSC). The responsible parties assumed full financial responsibility for the spill and sent representatives to the Long Beach area. Oil began to come ashore on February 8 in light concentrations around Newport Pier. By February 9, oil was ashore at Huntington Beach; in some instances, oil in the surf zone here appeared to be in heavier concentrations than observed earlier at Newport Beach. Calm seas and fair weather for most of the response period resulted in a rapid and successful cleanup. All of the beaches were cleaned by March 2. The FOSC concluded all cleanup operations by April 3. The 22,000 barrels of crude remaining in the damaged cargo tank were lightered by personnel from the USCG Pacific Strike Team and the responsible party using the USCG Air-Deliverable Anti-Pollution Transfer System (ADAPTS). By 1200 on February 9, the oil from the damaged tank plus 90,000 barrels from the mid-body tanks had been transferred into barges to decrease the draft of the vessel. Temporary patches were applied to the holes in the hull and the American Trader was moved to an oil transfer facility in Long Beach Harbor to off-load the remaining 470,000 barrels of crude oil. The vessel was moved to San Francisco on February 18 for drydocking and repair. USCG district 11. Keyword: Boom, Open Water Oil Containment and Recovery System (OWOCRS), U.S. Navy Superintendent of Salvage (NAVSUPSALV), sorbent pompoms, sorbent boom, sorbent pads, California Department of Fish and Game (CA DFG), International Bird Rescue and Research Center (IBRRC), Air-Deliverable Anti-Pollution Transfer System (ADAPTS), Expandiboom, vacuum truck, Marco skimmer, hot-water flushing, Clean Coastal Waters, Clean Seas, Pacific Strike Team (PST), National Wildlife Refuges, manual removal..
