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Swamis Surf Forecast, San Diego County, California

San Diego County, California

Pipes0-1ftMoonlight1-2ftSan Elijo State Beach0-1ft
Swamis surf spot

Current Conditions

Very Poor
Wave Height
0-1ft
flat to ankle high
Swell Period
14.4s
Wind
8mph
S / Gusts 14mph
Conditions
Very Poor
Active Swells
Primary
1.0ft @ 3sS
Secondary
1.0ft @ 11sSSW
Tertiary
0.7ft @ 14sSW

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Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 310-1ft
Very Poor
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 11-2ft
Very Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with light SW winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
12s SSW|4-8mph SSE
Thu, Apr 22-3ft
Poor

Hold off if you can — morning starts out poor with 1-2ft waves. Afternoon shapes up better with 2-3ft and poor - fair conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
4s W|3-7mph ENE
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Sat
3ft
Swell building Fri, Apr 3Fair

8s period — conditions are improving beyond your forecast

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Forecast Charts

Swamis Surf Spot Guide

Break
Point
Bottom
Rock
Level
Intermediate
Crowd
Heavy
Best Swell
W
Best Wind
E
Season
Fall

Swamis is a world-class right-hand point/reef break in Encinitas, named after the Self-Realization Fellowship temple perched on the bluff above. The wave peels along a rock reef base producing long, workable walls that get better as the swell increases. When it's on, the entire North County surfing population descends on the lineup — expect dozens of surfers jockeying for position. A California State Marine Conservation Area.

Sharp rock reefExtreme crowdsLocalism (positioning-based)Sea urchinsNo sand on beach — rocks

Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.

Swamis Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Swamis?
The current wave height at Swamis is 0-1ft with a 14.4s swell period. Wind is S at 8mph. Conditions are rated Very Poor.
How accurate is the Swamis surf forecast?
Our Swamis forecast uses NOAA GFS and other weather models combined with spot-specific bathymetry to calculate breaking wave heights. Short-range (1-3 day) forecasts are most reliable. Extended forecasts show general trends.
What is the breaking wave height at Swamis?
The current breaking wave height at Swamis is 0-1ft, produced by a 1ft S primary swell at 3s, a 1ft SSW secondary swell at 11s, a 0.7ft SW tertiary swell at 14s. Breaking wave height is the actual rideable wave size at the shore — calculated from offshore swell data using this spot's coastal bathymetry — not the raw buoy reading.
When is the best time to surf Swamis?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Swamis is Thursday from 11 AM to 2 PM with 3ft waves, a 12.6s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.