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San Diego, CA Fishing Forecast
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San Diego, CA · ZIP 92101 · NWS SGX forecast updated Oct 22, 9:09 PM
Is it too windy to fish in San Diego right now?
9:00 AM: wind 5 mph SE, gusts 10 mph · Chance Rain Showers
No — good breeze
No — good breeze
No — good breeze
No — good breeze
Right-now fishing score: 56 (Marginal) for boat fishing. Pressure 1017 hPa, trend +0.2 hPa/3h. Wind thresholds are heuristics — see the wind guide.
San Diego fishing today
- Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
- Pressure stable
- 🧭 Traditional angler lore: west/southwest wind (SW) said to be best, small plus
- 🧭 Wind shifted W to N (90°) in 3 h: possible front, no pressure data to confirm (not scored)
- 🧭 Traditional angler lore: north wind (N) often follows a front, small minus
- Chance of rain (32%) — overcast can help
Best times
- 10:00 AM–12:00 PM 68 out of 100 Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot) · Pressure stable · Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
- 12:00 PM–2:00 PM 57 out of 100 Pressure stable · Light breeze — good chop (5 mph) · Traditional angler lore: west/southwest wind (SW) said to be best, small plus
- 5:00 PM–7:00 PM 60 out of 100 Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset) · Light breeze — good chop (10 mph) · Sunrise/sunset low-light window
San Diego fishing tomorrow
- Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
- 🧭 Wind under 4 mph: direction not scored
- Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
- Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)
- 🧭 Traditional angler lore: north wind (N) often follows a front, small minus
Best times
- 7:00 AM–9:00 AM 64 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- 11:00 AM–1:00 PM 74 out of 100 Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot) · Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
- 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 69 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (10 mph)
7-day fishing outlook for San Diego
63–70°F · Waxing Gibbous
59–74°F · Waxing Gibbous
62–79°F · Full Moon
64–80°F · Waning Gibbous
62–77°F · Waning Gibbous
62–75°F · Waning Gibbous
62–72°F · Waning Gibbous
Hunting conditions near San Diego
Deer movement score today 66 (Good deer movement expected) · Rut phase (estimate): Pre-rut
- 9:50 AM–11:00 AM 61 out of 100 Wind 5 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Rut phase: Pre-rut · Moon overhead/underfoot (major period)
- 5:00 PM–6:38 PM 75 out of 100 Dusk movement window · Wind 10 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Moonrise/moonset (minor period)
- 7:00 AM–9:00 AM 66 out of 100 Dawn movement window · Rut phase: Pre-rut
San Diego at a glance
| Coordinates | 32.718, -117.172 |
|---|---|
| Time zone | America/Los_Angeles |
| NWS forecast office / grid | SGX 56,14 |
| Grid elevation | 0 ft |
| Pressure data | Observed at KSAN (next 6 h only) |
| Sunrise / sunset today | 7:00 AM / 6:08 PM |
| Moon today | Waxing Gibbous, 93% illuminated |
| Solunar rating today | 2/5 |
Solunar calendar for San Diego
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Scores are heuristics combining NWS forecast data with traditional solunar theory. They are not validated predictions of fish or deer behavior. Always check official forecasts, regulations and legal shooting hours.
California fishing regulations
Seasons, licenses, size and creel limits are set by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. Always check current California fishing regulations before you go.
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Frequently asked questions
Is today a good day to fish in San Diego?
This forecast scores today 62/100 (“Marginal”) for San Diego, based on the NWS SGX hourly forecast and solunar data. It’s a heuristic and updates through the day.
What is the best time to fish in San Diego today?
Today’s best-scoring windows: 10:00 AM–12:00 PM (68), 12:00 PM–2:00 PM (57), 5:00 PM–7:00 PM (60) local time (America/Los_Angeles).
Is it too windy to fish in San Diego right now?
Current forecast wind is 5 mph with gusts to 10 mph: shore good, boat good, kayak good by our heuristic thresholds.
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