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Pipes Turbos surf Forecast / CAL – LA County / USA

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Wednesday 17 Apr 2024 PDT
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Pipes Turbos surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Pipes Turbos sea temperature is 14.5°C (Statistics for 17 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 14.6 °C max: 16.6 °C min: 13.1 °C)
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Pipes Turbos surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Pipes Turbos sea temperature is 14.5°C (Statistics for 17 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 14.6 °C max: 16.6 °C min: 13.1 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Pipes Turbos this week:

The surf forecast for Pipes Turbos over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 18) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 24s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Pipes Turbos in the next 12 days are 0.8m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 18) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 13s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 20) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Thu 18th Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 18th Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s
Most Powerful 2AM (Thu 18th Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pipes Turbos over the next 12 days.

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Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Mon
29
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.5
SW
0.5
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.5
SW
0.5
SW
0.4
SW
0.5
SW
0.5
SW
0.4
SSW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SSW
0.5
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.6
SW
0.5
SW
0.5
SW
0.6
SSW
0.5
SW
1.6
W
1.3
W
1
W
0.5
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
Period(s) (?)161615141414141818171616161616161816161616151919181817161616789151414
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)3222732251651631601051551551009513212788124124102918684118789689802461451271711242322061461065453
Wind
(km/h)
5
SE
10
SSE
10
SW
5
SSE
10
SSW
15
WSW
10
SE
10
SSE
15
WSW
5
SSW
10
WSW
15
WSW
10
SSE
15
S
15
WSW
5
SSW
10
S
10
SW
10
S
10
WSW
25
W
5
W
10
SW
20
W
15
WNW
10
SW
20
WSW
15
SSE
10
ESE
25
WSW
5
N
5
S
20
WSW
10
SSE
10
SE
15
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffcrosscross-
off
cross-
off
crossoffoffcrosscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
offcross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
glasscross-
off
cross-
on
offoffcross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:40AM
1.76
8:00PM
1.79
7:25AM
1.78
8:17PM
1.87
8:06AM
1.79
8:34PM
1.95
8:44AM
1.78
8:52PM
2.02
9:23AM
1.74
9:12PM
2.09
10:02AM
1.68
9:34PM
2.13
10:42AM
1.60
9:57PM
2.15
11:26AM
1.51
10:23PM
2.15
12:17PM
1.41
10:52PM
2.13
1:24PM
1.33
11:27PM
2.08
3:18PM
1.30
12:13AM
2.01
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:08AM
1.11
1:23PM
0.51
1:44AM
0.96
1:50PM
0.54
2:16AM
0.80
2:15PM
0.60
2:47AM
0.66
2:38PM
0.67
3:19AM
0.53
3:00PM
0.76
3:52AM
0.42
3:22PM
0.86
4:26AM
0.36
3:43PM
0.96
5:03AM
0.34
4:03PM
1.06
5:44AM
0.35
4:22PM
1.15
6:32AM
0.39
4:37PM
1.22
7:30AM
0.43
4:42PM
1.30
8:40AM
0.46
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Mon
29
Sunrise-6:18--6:16--6:16--6:15--6:13--6:11--6:11--6:09--6:09--6:07--6:07--6:05-
Sunset--7:27--7:28--7:29--7:29--7:30--7:30--7:31--7:32--7:32--7:34--7:35--7:36
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Rain (mm)
---------------------------37-------
Temp. °C141616151515151415151617161414141314151414141414141415141415141415151415
Feels °C (?)14141414141313121314141515131212121112131091311101211111010111313131212

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue night, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

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Information about the Pipes Turbos Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Pipes Turbos provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Pipes Turbos can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Pipes Turbos surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Pipes Turbos) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Pipes Turbos may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Pipes Turbos is 5 km (3 miles) from the city of Rancho Palos Verdes. If you plan a vacation in Los Angeles County, look for hotels and other accommodation in Rancho Palos Verdes. Rancho Palos Verdes has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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