Moonlight Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.09° N 117.32° W

Issued: 4 pm 30 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Moonlight Beach sea temperature is
20.1° C

1.8°C warmer than normal for this time of year

Moonlight Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Moonlight Beach surf forecast from 1 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 6 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 20s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 19s period, SSW swell with 904 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 1 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 17s period with SSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Moonlight Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Moonlight Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 01) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Moonlight Beach in the next 16 days are 1.1m 19s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Wed 1st Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 17s
Best Surf11PM (Mon 6th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 20s
Most Powerful 8AM (Tue 7th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 19s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Moonlight Beach over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
0
2
0
0
2
0
0
2
0
0
2
1
0
3
1
1
4
1
Swell
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
18
0.6
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SSW
18
0.7
SW
15
0.9
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
18
1
SSW
17
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
20
0.8
SSW
20
1
SSW
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
211
209
339
175
261
248
322
223
392
322
239
239
212
220
352
273
537
326
339
485
659
Wind (km/h)
15
W
5
WSW
15
WSW
15
W
5
NW
15
W
15
W
5
WSW
10
WSW
15
W
5
NNW
15
W
15
W
5
N
15
WSW
15
WSW
5
W
15
WSW
15
WSW
5
WSW
15
SW
Wind State
on
on
on
on
glassy
on
on
glassy
on
on
glassy
on
on
glassy
on
on
glassy
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-on
High Tide
9:52PM2.22m
11:53AM1.51m
10:25PM2.17m
12:28PM1.52m
10:59PM2.08m
1:02PM1.55m
11:34PM1.96m
1:36PM1.60m
00:13AM1.80m
2:11PM1.67m
1:03AM1.62m
2:49PM1.76m
2:15AM1.43m
Low Tide
3:36PM1.14m
5:15AM0.22m
4:12PM1.14m
5:48AM0.27m
4:51PM1.16m
6:18AM0.34m
5:36PM1.17m
6:48AM0.43m
6:31PM1.17m
7:17AM0.54m
7:40PM1.15m
7:48AM0.66m
9:06PM1.06m
8:25AM0.79m
part cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:43
5:43
5:43
5:45
5:45
5:46
5:46
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:01
8:01
8:01
8:01
8:00
8:00
8:00
8:00
 mm
Temp °C
20
18
19
19
17
19
19
18
20
21
18
21
21
18
21
21
19
20
21
19
21
Feels °C
18
17
17
17
16
18
17
17
19
19
18
20
19
18
20
20
19
19
19
20
20
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
18
0.5
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SSW
18
0.7
SW
15
0.9
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
18
1
SSW
17
0.9
W
7
1
W
7
1.2
W
7
1.2
W
8
Energy kJ
211
105
339
175
261
248
322
223
392
322
239
239
186
220
352
273
537
74
106
147
168
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
W
10
0.5
W
11
0.4
SW
13
0.5
W
10
0.5
W
5
0.6
SW
15
0.5
W
4
0.5
W
5
0.3
S
10
0.6
W
5
0.5
SSW
19
0.5
SSW
19
0.6
W
5
0.7
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
13
0.8
W
6
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.9
SSW
16
1
SSW
18
Energy kJ
131
80
61
46
48
15
178
10
15
19
17
214
212
16
154
116
43
326
258
392
659
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
9
0.6
SSW
18
0.2
S
21
0.3
S
12
0.4
SSW
19
0.4
SSW
18
0.3
S
11
0.3
S
11
0.3
S
11
0.2
SSW
22
0.3
S
10
0.3
S
10
0.3
S
11
0.4
SSW
19
0.5
W
5
0.2
SSW
24
0.4
SSW
22
0.4
SSW
21
0.7
SSW
20
0.8
SSW
20
0.5
SSW
15
Energy kJ
15
209
36
25
125
104
20
21
21
45
18
17
20
140
15
54
181
180
339
485
121
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
W
10
0.6
W
5
0.5
W
5
0.6
W
6
0.5
W
5
0.6
W
5
0.7
W
6
Energy kJ
94
20
14
22
13
18
33
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
1
2
2
2
1
2
2
1
3
2
2
4
2
Distance (km)
195
47
47
47
1
46
47
1
47
46
1
46
245
1
46
245
1
47
47
1
47
Best forecast wave conditions in San Diego County
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
4
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
3
1
3
2
2
2
3
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
9
7
8
9
5
5
6
5
4
5
9
7
6
5
9
5
5
9
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Information about the Moonlight Beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Moonlight Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Moonlight Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Moonlight Beach surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Moonlight Beach) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Moonlight Beach may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Moonlight Beach is 6 km (4 miles) from the city of Encinitas. If you plan a vacation in San Diego County, look for hotels and other accommodation in Encinitas. Encinitas has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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