
Surf Forecasts:
Seaside Reef surf forecast from 8 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 13 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 13 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 17s period, SSW swell with 1,217 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 8 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Seaside Reef this week:
The surf forecast for Seaside Reef over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 08) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Seaside Reef in the next 16 days are 1.4m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 13) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Thu 8th Oct) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Tue 13th Oct) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Tue 13th Oct) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Seaside Reef over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, fresh winds from the NW by Sat night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 17°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Sun morning, calm by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 8 | Friday 9 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
452 | 683 | 512 | 474 | 432 | 428 | 448 | 553 | 459 | 915 | 627 | 612 | 539 | 479 | 589 | 1175 | 742 | 827 | 688 | 661 | 505 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | on | glassy |
High Tide | 8:25AM2.05m | 8:30PM1.99m | 8:50AM2.14m | 9:14PM1.91m | 9:15AM2.20m | 9:56PM1.81m | 9:41AM2.21m | 10:38PM1.69m | 10:07AM2.19m | 11:23PM1.56m | 10:33AM2.13m | 00:13AM1.43m | 11:02AM2.04m | 1:22AM1.33m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:30PM0.55m | 2:36AM0.47m | 3:09PM0.41m | 3:03AM0.59m | 3:47PM0.33m | 3:29AM0.73m | 4:25PM0.31m | 3:54AM0.87m | 5:04PM0.34m | 4:16AM1.00m | 5:46PM0.41m | 4:36AM1.11m | 6:35PM0.51m | 4:49AM1.21m | |||||||
6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | |
— | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:16 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 10 | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 26 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 |
Feels °C | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | W 7 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 |
316 | 683 | 512 | 474 | 382 | 367 | 367 | 553 | 459 | 915 | 124 | 612 | 530 | 443 | 589 | 1175 | 742 | 827 | 688 | 661 | 505 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 11 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 18 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 22 | SSW 16 | W 7 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 14 | W 7 | SSW 13 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | WNW 6 |
452 | 191 | 251 | 242 | 214 | 154 | 448 | 362 | 161 | 91 | 627 | 70 | 539 | 479 | 431 | 38 | 93 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 12 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 24 | SSW 24 | SSW 21 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | WNW 17 | SSW 11 | S 9 | S 8 | W 11 | W 14 | WNW 16 | W 7 | WNW 16 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 |
108 | 108 | 359 | 151 | 432 | 428 | 88 | 69 | 73 | 57 | 240 | 101 | 19 | 83 | 202 | 53 | 31 | 48 | 41 | 41 | 17 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 4 | WNW 10 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 10 | — | — | — | — | W 4 | — | — | W 6 | — | W 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
3 | 20 | 5 | 3 | 18 | — | — | — | — | 28 | — | — | 32 | — | 110 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 41 | 41 | 8 | 41 | 41 | 2 | 42 | 41 | 0 | 143 | 580 | 125 | 224 | 42 | 0 | 19 | 42 | 42 | 18 | 195 | 0 |
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Information about the Seaside Reef Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Seaside Reef provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Seaside Reef can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Seaside Reef 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 (Seaside Reef) 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 Seaside Reef 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.
Seaside Reef is 1 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.










