Cofounders of Marine Weather University, Chris Bedford and Peter Isler, sharing today's daily weather report for the 2026 Etchells World Championship. Previewing the conditions for Friday, May 15 for the Race Day 5.
Forecast Tables for Today:
Another classic SD springtime weather situation - with a mild eddy in place. You guys have had a masterclass in our similar - but very nuanced weather that we experience here on the Coronado Roads race course this time of year. Hopefully in your regatta notebooks for San Diego local knowledge you have added more than "go hard right" to the things to remember! Here's my takeaways from Chris' presentation
Left momentum from the eddy - should erode with the marine layer into a modest sea breeze
watch for more pressure south and left bend as you sail offshore early in the day
Ossilations dominate during the forecasted racing hours
Watch clouds for lefties
Modest ebb today with a max at noon and slack at 3PM. I wasn't going to share the radar imagery, but we have our first example of situation where the ocean current is heading northbound off the coast just outside of Point Loma. Probably a few miles too far offshore to effect the current in the racing area but it may make for slightly different dynamics... so check the current to confirm.
