Best Day to Swim This Weekend Why Saturday wins: Lower wind: Mornings typically hold 3–7 mph WNW, while Sunday trends toward 8–12 mph by late morning. Cleaner surface: Saturday’s swell pattern is usually 2–3 ft SSW, long-period, low-chop — ideal for a 12K Z2 aerobic swim. Better visibility: Saturday mornings have clearer water before weekend crowds churn up Cove entry. Tide timing: Saturday’s tide cycle gives you a mid‑morning rising tide, which reduces kelp drag and improves