Wind – February 5, 2025

¡Buenos dias! An ASCAT satellite pass last evening measured light and variable winds over the southern Sea of Cortez. The forecast for the next 2 days is a low-confidence one, as the latest numerical model runs continue to show the background north flow over our area will be at or just below the lower threshold for triggering our wind machine. There are some indications that we may get a slight increase in the north flow today, and it looks like northern beaches will have the best chance to see kiteable winds this afternoon. Models show the background north flow remaining very near the lower threshold tomorrow, so it’ll likely be another nail-biter. The surface pressure gradient is forecast to tighten a bit on Friday, and this will likely bring the best chance for a windy afternoon for the next several days. Model forecasts are in good agreement that the surface pressure gradient will again become very weak on Saturday, with similar conditions lasting into Monday. Long-range forecasts show some hope of significant north flow returning on Tuesday.

  • Today…Sunny. North wind 16-18 mph (north beaches).
  • Thursday…Sunny. North wind 14-16 mph (north beaches).
  • Friday…Sunny. North wind 16-20 mph.
  • Saturday…Sunny. Northeast wind 10-12 mph.
  • Sunday…Sunny. Northeast wind 8-10 mph.
  • Monday…Partly sunny. Northeast wind 8-10 mph.
  • Tuesday…Mostly sunny. North wind 16-18 mph.