Swami's, Encinitas, CA

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4h 59m of daylight left

Sunset at 2:14 AM

Best window this week

Saturday is the call — 10.0 during the 10 AM–11 AM window. Block the morning if you can.

5-day

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5.7/ 10 · Fair

Best time to ride

1 AM–2 AM

Next 12 hours

Could be okay if you're nearby.

Clean swell
Tide window opening

Conditions

Wave

2.7 ft→

Sweet spot 2.5–8 ft

Period

13s→

Sweet spot 11–16 s

Wind

14 mph W→

Side-on

Tide

Next · Low 04:52 AM

Session plan

Maybe

Could be okay if you're nearby.

Swami's, Encinitas, CA · Beginner-friendly

MAYBE

Peak window

1 AM–2 AM

Avg score 7.0/10

Why this score

Tide will shift conditions soon.

Wave height2.7 ft

Swell period13s

WindSide-on 14 mph

Current: 2.7 ft @ 13s • 14 mph wind. wave height is in a sweet spot for this spot period has some energy but isn't classic groundswell wind is starting to hurt shape a bit wind direction is fighting the banks and shape

Next 12 hours

Peak window 1 AM–2 AM

Today's read·Auto-generated from the forecast

Mixed conditions — 2.7 ft with side-on winds. If you go, 1 AM–2 AM looks the cleanest stretch.

9 PM

5.72.7ft

10 PM

5.72.8ft

11 PM

5.72.9ft

12 AM

6.53.0ft

1 AM

6.53.0ft

2 AM

7.63.0ft

3 AM

7.63.0ft

4 AM

8.33.0ft

5 AM

8.33.0ft

6 AM

8.33.0ft

7 AM

8.33.0ft

8 AM

8.33.0ft

Sunrise 1:23 PM Sunset 2:14 AM

Next 5 days

Best window

Best this week

10.0/10

Saturday, Sep 5 • 10 AM–11 AM

Wave 3.8 ft

Period 15s

Wind max 9 mph

Temp 69–84°F

Tuesday, Sep 1

8.3 / 10

Best: 10 AM–11 AM

Wave: 2.7 ft

Period: 13s

Wind max: 14 mph

Wednesday, Sep 2

9.0 / 10

Best: 10 AM–11 AM

Wave: 2.8 ft

Period: 12s

Wind max: 12 mph

Thursday, Sep 3

8.5 / 10

Best: 10 AM–11 AM

Wave: 3.3 ft

Period: 11s

Wind max: 14 mph

Friday, Sep 4

8.4 / 10

Best: 10 AM–11 AM

Wave: 3.4 ft

Period: 18s

Wind max: 15 mph

Saturday, Sep 5

10.0 / 10

Best: 10 AM–11 AM

Wave: 3.8 ft

Period: 15s

Wind max: 9 mph

Day	Best window	Score	Wave	Period	Wind max	Temp
Tuesday, Sep 1	10 AM–11 AM	8.3	2.7 ft	13s	14 mph	63–77°F
Wednesday, Sep 2	10 AM–11 AM	9.0	2.8 ft	12s	12 mph	60–76°F
Thursday, Sep 3	10 AM–11 AM	8.5	3.3 ft	11s	14 mph	59–79°F
Friday, Sep 4	10 AM–11 AM	8.4	3.4 ft	18s	15 mph	69–79°F
Saturday, Sep 5	10 AM–11 AM	10.0	3.8 ft	15s	9 mph	69–84°F

Spot intelWetsuit, hazards & notes

Good for beginners today

Beginner basics

Where to go

Swami's is a long right-hand reef-point that gets stacked with competent regulars when it's working — not a learning wave. The far inside on a small day is the most manageable area but you'll still be in the way.

What to avoid

Stay off the main outside takeoff on any swell — it's a long paddle and the lineup is contested. The reef rocks are real on a low tide and the only access is a long staircase down the cliff.

Best beginner conditions

Swami's isn't beginner-friendly. Drive 5 minutes north to Moonlight Beach in Encinitas — sand-bottom and gentler — for a true first session.

New to surfing? Read the beginner guide →

Wetsuit

Summer setup

Season-based baseline. Water temp varies week to week.

Full guide

Boardshorts / Bikini

Or 2mm top on windy mornings

2mm Springsuit / Shorty

If you get cold easily

Spot notes