San Diego County, California
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Swamis for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Swamis, San Diego County, California. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Tue, Jun 30: 2–2ft, 18s period, rated Poor. Early morning is your best window — 2ft waves on SSW swell at 14s with calm winds. Onshore flow builds through the day to 11mph, bringing conditions down to poor.
Wed, Jul 1: 2–2ft, 18s period, rated Poor. First light looks cleanest — 2ft on SSW swell at 14s with barely a breath of wind. The W wind kicks in by afternoon — 9mph and poor by then.
Thu, Jul 2: 2–3ft, 18s period, rated Poor. Late morning into early afternoon looks best — 2ft with light winds out of the WSW. Morning is a bit bumpy but things clean up by late morning. Don't wait too long — the wind comes back up after lunch.
Fri, Jul 3: 2–2ft, 18s period, rated Poor. Get out early for the best of it — 2ft waves on W swell at 5s and glassy conditions. The W wind kicks in by afternoon — 9mph and poor by then.
Sat, Jul 4: 1–2ft, 15s period, rated Poor. Early morning is your best window — 1-2ft waves on SSW swell at 15s with barely a breath of wind. The W wind kicks in by afternoon — 10mph and poor by then.
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.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Swamis is 1-2ft with a 14.25s swell period. Wind is W at 9mph and conditions are rated Poor - Fair. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Swamis is 1-2ft, produced by a 1.2ft SSW primary swell at 14s, a 1.1ft W secondary swell at 5s, a 0.7ft S tertiary swell at 10s. 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.
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Swamis is Friday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 2ft waves, a 16.5s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Swamis works best with a W swell and E winds. Offshore winds groom the face of the wave, while onshore winds turn it sloppy. Cross-offshore conditions usually produce the cleanest shape.
Tide plays a big role at Swamis. Mid tide works for most beach breaks, while reef and point breaks often prefer higher or lower stages. Use the tide chart above to line up your session with the swell peak.
Swamis is a point with a rock bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. 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.
The prime season at Swamis is fall, when swell direction, wind patterns, and water temps line up most consistently. Outside the peak season you can still score, but you'll need to watch the forecast closely for the right windows.
Common hazards at Swamis include sharp rock reef, extreme crowds, localism (positioning-based), sea urchins, no sand on beach — rocks. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
