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 Monday, May 11 for the Race Day 1.
Forecast Tables for next 3 days:
SAN DIEGO ETCHELLS TIP: Swell will be coming from the left of the predicted wind axis... the lighter it is - the more you have to set up your mode and trim for the effect of the swell - don't chase the apparent wind swings with the helm.
Here below is the current flow at the harbor mouth today - lighter than average max currents by San Diego standard because of the moon phase:
BELOW: Offshore the 3AM current flow radar ping shows the strongest southbound currents farther offshore than yesterday - and a bit stronger.
Inshore - the radar shows 0.1kts southbound.... but keep in mind the resolution (grid spacing) of the measurements is too large to show any detail on the race course.
Key takeaways from Chris' presentation:
Interesting atmospheric set up with light northerly AM gradient - so expecting a true sea breeze.
Watch the marine layer clouds burning off inshore on the tow out. If later/slower to burn off than expected - lighter and more left.
Right bend as you sail upwind due to the sea breeze bending to become more perpendicular to the shore close to the beach
Music:
The band had fun playing last night - during and after covid, we played twice a week together - these days, its very rare when we all get together - and we thank the regatta organizers and the SDYC for giving us a chance to play for you.
Our superstar, Cody Sherman, the lead guitarist is super talented ... His Band of Gringos is a local favorite, and you can check out his spotify here: For those of you that want more we play at a local watering hole - The Harp in Ocean Beach (about 2.5nm from the SDYC) from 7-10pm this Thursday.
