Swami's, Encinitas, CA

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7h 11m of daylight left

Sunset at 2:57 AM

Tomorrow > Today

Today scores 6.6, but tomorrow climbs to 8.2 during the 11 AM–12 PM window. Plan around it.

5-day

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5.0/ 10 · Fair

Best time to ride

1 AM–2 AM

Next 12 hours

Could be okay if you're nearby.

Good swell period
Tide window opening

Conditions

Wave

2.0 ft→

Sweet spot 2.5–8 ft

Period

18s→

Sweet spot 11–16 s

Wind

6 mph SW→

Onshore

Tide

Next · Low 05:39 AM

Session plan

Maybe

Could be okay if you're nearby.

Swami's, Encinitas, CA · Beginner-friendly

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Peak window

1 AM–2 AM

Avg score 6.3/10

Why this score

Wind is affecting shape.

Wave height2.0 ft

Swell period18s

WindOnshore 6 mph

Current: 2.0 ft @ 18s • 6 mph wind. wave height is okay but not doing the heavy lifting period has some energy but isn't classic groundswell light wind is keeping things clean 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 — 2.0 ft with onshore winds. If you go, 1 AM–2 AM looks the cleanest stretch.

8 PM

5.02.0ft

9 PM

5.02.0ft

10 PM

6.02.0ft

11 PM

6.02.1ft

12 AM

4.52.1ft

1 AM

6.02.1ft

2 AM

6.52.1ft

3 AM

6.02.1ft

4 AM

6.52.1ft

5 AM

5.92.1ft

6 AM

6.92.1ft

7 AM

6.92.1ft

Sunrise 12:53 PM Sunset 2:57 AM

Next 5 days

Best window

Best this week

10.0/10

Monday, Jul 20 • 10 AM–11 AM

Wave 3.5 ft

Period 11s

Wind max 10 mph

Temp 67–86°F

Saturday, Jul 18

6.6 / 10

Best: 9 AM–10 AM

Wave: 2.0 ft

Period: 15s

Wind max: 8 mph

Sunday, Jul 19

8.2 / 10

Best: 11 AM–12 PM

Wave: 2.5 ft

Period: 13s

Wind max: 8 mph

Monday, Jul 20

10.0 / 10

Best: 10 AM–11 AM

Wave: 3.5 ft

Period: 11s

Wind max: 10 mph

Tuesday, Jul 21

9.1 / 10

Best: 5 PM–6 PM

Wave: 3.2 ft

Period: 15s

Wind max: 10 mph

Wednesday, Jul 22

9.8 / 10

Best: 9 AM–10 AM

Wave: 3.0 ft

Period: 15s

Wind max: 15 mph

Day	Best window	Score	Wave	Period	Wind max	Temp
Saturday, Jul 18	9 AM–10 AM	6.6	2.0 ft	15s	8 mph	69–76°F
Sunday, Jul 19	11 AM–12 PM	8.2	2.5 ft	13s	8 mph	68–76°F
Monday, Jul 20	10 AM–11 AM	10.0	3.5 ft	11s	10 mph	67–86°F
Tuesday, Jul 21	5 PM–6 PM	9.1	3.2 ft	15s	10 mph	73–87°F
Wednesday, Jul 22	9 AM–10 AM	9.8	3.0 ft	15s	15 mph	73–87°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