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Sea surface temperature, chlorophyll, currents, swell, wind, and satellite imagery — updated in real-time. Find the temperature break, locate bait, and put yourself on fish.

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SoCal Buoy Report

Real-time wind, swell, and water temperature from NDBC weather buoys across the SoCal Bight. Updates every 15 minutes.

Data source: NOAA National Data Buoy Center (NDBC). Wind in knots, waves in feet, temp in °F. Updates every 15 minutes.

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Temperature: <62°F Cool 62-68°F Optimal >68°F Warm Map data powered by ECMWF via Windy.com. Updated 4× daily. SST may be temporarily unavailable during model refresh cycles.
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How to Read the Charts

Look for color transitions on the SST layer — these are temperature breaks where baitfish stack up and predators hunt. Colder water (blue/purple) meeting warmer water (orange/red) creates feeding zones.

Then check the currents layer for eddies that hold fish. Eddies trap bait and create consistent feeding patterns.

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Plan the Run

Check swell and wind forecasts before a trip. Plan a run to a temperature break, route past your home port, and check live buoy data before you push off the dock.

Tip: Use the currents layer to identify upwelling zones — these bring nutrients to the surface and attract baitfish.