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San Diego
Tidepools, winter king tides and South Coast wildlife pulses.
NOAA 9410170NDBC 46258
Which coast has the most interesting usable window?
Compare representative U.S. coastal destinations for this weekend using locally unusual NOAA tide events plus the nearest NWS hourly forecast period.
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Los Angeles
Harbor water levels, swell windows and sunset-friendly coastal timing.
NOAA 9410660NDBC 46222
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Monterey
A strong mix of tidepool, photography and marine-wildlife signals.
NOAA 9413450NDBC 46042
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San Francisco
Observed-vs-predicted water levels, large tidal range and winter surf events.
NOAA 9414290NDBC 46026
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Astoria
Large Pacific swell signals meet a strongly tidal estuary.
NOAA 9439040NDBC 46029
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Seattle
Tidal extremes and weather windows across Puget Sound.
NOAA 9447130NDBC 46088
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Honolulu
Warm-water conditions, swell pulses and year-round coastal viewing.
NOAA 1612340NDBC 51201
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Key West
Compact tide range, warm water and weather-driven trip quality.
NOAA 8724580NDBC 42097
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