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Sandbox surf Forecast / CAL – San Diego County / USA

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Thursday 18 Apr 2024 PDT
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Sandbox surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Sandbox sea temperature is 15.9°C (Statistics for 18 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 15.6 °C max: 17.6 °C min: 13.8 °C)
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Sandbox surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Sandbox sea temperature is 15.9°C (Statistics for 18 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 15.6 °C max: 17.6 °C min: 13.8 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Sandbox this week:

The surf forecast for Sandbox over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 18) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 22s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Sandbox in the next 12 days are 1.1m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 18) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 16s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 24) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Thu 18th Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 15s
Best Surf11PM (Thu 18th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 14s
Most Powerful 2PM (Thu 18th Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sandbox over the next 12 days.

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Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.6
SW
0.7
SW
0.7
SSW
0.7
SW
0.9
SSW
1
SSW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.7
SW
0.9
SSW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SSW
0.5
SW
0.5
SW
0.5
SW
0.9
SW
0.7
SW
0.7
SW
0.8
SW
0.7
SW
0.7
SW
0.7
SW
0.9
W
0.9
W
1.2
W
0.6
SSW
0.5
SW
Period(s) (?)15151414141418181816161616161617161515161519181818171616161615101071414
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)53937637129728926125532332227841748715520324842821118319119614818416415444430226130625824522017617715913899
Wind
(km/h)
5
WSW
15
SW
5
S
10
WSW
15
W
5
SSW
10
SW
10
WSW
5
SSW
10
WSW
10
W
5
SSW
15
SW
10
WSW
5
S
15
WSW
15
WSW
5
WNW
10
W
20
W
10
WSW
10
SW
15
WSW
10
W
20
WSW
25
W
20
W
25
W
25
W
15
W
10
SSW
15
WSW
5
SW
10
SW
15
SW
5
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
glassononglasscross-
on
cross-
on
glassononcrosscross-
on
onglasscross-
on
onglassononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
onononononcross-
on
onglasscross-
on
cross-
on
glass
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:51PM
1.79
7:17AM
1.79
8:08PM
1.87
7:57AM
1.80
8:25PM
1.96
8:35AM
1.79
8:43PM
2.03
9:12AM
1.76
9:03PM
2.10
9:50AM
1.70
9:25PM
2.14
10:30AM
1.62
9:48PM
2.16
11:12AM
1.52
10:13PM
2.16
12:01PM
1.42
10:43PM
2.13
1:05PM
1.33
11:18PM
2.08
2:51PM
1.30
12:04AM
2.00
1:10AM
1.91
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:14PM
0.51
1:35AM
0.95
1:41PM
0.54
2:07AM
0.79
2:06PM
0.59
2:38AM
0.65
2:29PM
0.66
3:09AM
0.52
2:51PM
0.74
3:41AM
0.42
3:13PM
0.84
4:15AM
0.36
3:35PM
0.94
4:51AM
0.34
3:55PM
1.04
5:32AM
0.36
4:14PM
1.12
6:19AM
0.40
4:30PM
1.20
7:17AM
0.45
4:40PM
1.28
8:28AM
0.47
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Sunrise6:13--6:13--6:11--6:11--6:09--6:09--6:07--6:07--6:05--6:03--6:03--6:01--
Sunset-7:22--7:22--7:22--7:23--7:24--7:24--7:25--7:27--7:28--7:28--7:29--7:30-
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Rain (mm)
--------------------------42--------
Temp. °C171614161614161615181817171715151614141514151514141514151514151615151515
Feels °C (?)161314141413151315171617161515131312121211121212111110101010121214131214

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

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Information about the Sandbox Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Sandbox provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Sandbox can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Sandbox 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 (Sandbox) 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 Sandbox 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.

Sandbox is 2 km (1 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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