Cardiff, California Weather
Cardiff, California — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast for Cardiff, San Diego County.
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About Cardiff, California
Cardiff unfolds along the Pacific coast, a place where the ochre bluffs meet the restless sapphire sea. It lies 1.5 miles south-south-east of Encinitas, CA (from Encinitas, CA: bearing 148°T), and is situated 1.9 miles north-north-west of Solana Beach. The air, perpetually salt-kissed, carries the faint, sweet perfume of eucalyptus trees that dot the landscape, their silvery leaves rustling like hushed secrets in the ever-present breeze. Rolling hills, softened by time and the persistent caress of ocean mist, descend towards a coastline sculpted by the relentless ebb and flow of tides. Here, the sun often hangs in a hazy, golden suspension, casting a diffused light that softens the edges of the world, making the very ground seem to breathe a gentle warmth. Originally established by Welsh settlers who envisioned a new Cardiff across the ocean, this seaside enclave has cultivated a distinctive character, blending its historical roots with a vibrant present. The local economy, once heavily reliant on citrus groves and small farms that climbed the hillsides, now thrives on a more eclectic mix, with independent shops and eateries lining the main thoroughfares, drawing visitors and residents alike. The iconic Cardiff Kook statue, a whimsical surfer perpetually engaged in a solitary dance with the waves, stands as a quirky landmark, a symbol of the town's laid-back, artistic spirit. The rhythm of life in Cardiff is a gentle tide, marked by the chime of distant surf and the quiet hum of a community that cherishes its coastal charm.
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| Location | Cardiff, San Diego County, California |
| Coordinates | 33.018°N, 117.278°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 92007 |
| Area Code | 714 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Cardiff, California Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Cardiff, California, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Cardiff includes coordinates 33.018000°N, 117.278000°W, situated in San Diego County. ZIP code 92007. Telephone area code: 714. Timezone: Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
