We have modified the times the Surf Captain forecasts are updated so that the latest surf forecast is available as soon as possible. Previously, the forecasts were updated at 6am/pm and 12/am/pm for every location. The 6/12 update timeline was chosen as a practical time for users to view the latest update. If, however, the latest forecast data can viewed earlier, we think this is a better approach as the latest forecast will always be the most accurate.
The new update timeline is as follows:
East Coast - 9:30am/pm, 3:30am/pm
Gulf Coast (central time) - 10:30am/pm, 4:30am/pm
West Coast - 6:30am/pm, 12:30am/pm
Hawaii - 9:30am/pm, 3:30am/pm
These times are all standard time, and will be 1 hour later during daylight savings time.
As we add more regions to Surf Captain, this could adjust the timing of the forecasts. You can find the update time at the bottom of each forecast page.