August 19, 2026

Vis: 5-15 ft
Swell: 2-4 ft
Surface Temp: 65-72°F

High Tide 4.7 ft ~ 2:34 pm
Low Tide 2.5 ft ~ 6:59 am 

The water is still pretty stirred up in SD today. Visibility is mostly in the 5–10ft range, though you may luck into 15ft if you find those cleaner pockets. The lingering swell is contributing to all that haze and making viz pretty hit or miss from spot to spot.

We’re seeing 3+ ft conditions with some minor surface chop from light onshore breeze this morning. Winds are expected to pick up to more moderate levels this afternoon, so expect a little more texture on the water as the day goes on.

Water temperatures have also cooled slightly with the recent upwelling, though the drop looks to be temporary.

A little mixed up out there today. There are cleaner pockets to be found, but expect 5–10ft of viz for the most part, with the swell still having an effect on water clarity.