Seaside Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.04° N 117.30° W

Issued: 4 am 14 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Seaside Reef sea temperature is
21.4° C

3.9°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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


Seaside Reef surf forecast from 14 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 16 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 19s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 16 Jun, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 19s period, SW swell with 1,336 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 16 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 19s period with SW 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 Tuesday (Jun 16) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s 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 1.3m 19s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 16) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 15s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 20) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Tue 16th Jun)4ft (1.2m) 19s
Best Surf11PM (Tue 16th Jun)4ft (1.2m) 19s
Most Powerful 5PM (Tue 16th Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 19s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Seaside Reef over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
1
4
2
2
3
1
0
2
1
0
3
1
0
3
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.6
SW
24
1
SSW
14
0.9
SW
21
0.8
SW
21
1.1
SW
19
1.3
SW
19
1.1
SW
19
1.2
SW
18
1.3
SW
18
1.2
SW
17
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
0.8
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
18
1.2
SW
14
1.3
SSW
16
1.2
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
612
381
347
437
749
543
834
1336
791
881
996
802
574
560
620
360
390
614
822
729
496
Wind (km/h)
15
WNW
15
WNW
10
WNW
15
WNW
15
WNW
5
NW
15
W
15
W
5
WNW
15
W
15
W
5
WSW
15
WSW
15
WNW
5
WNW
15
W
15
W
5
NW
15
WSW
15
WSW
5
SSW
Wind State
on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
glassy
on
on
glassy
on
on
cross-on
on
on
glassy
on
on
glassy
High Tide
10:07AM1.57m
8:56PM2.59m
10:59AM1.58m
9:45PM2.58m
11:52AM1.60m
10:36PM2.49m
12:45PM1.62m
11:29PM2.33m
1:39PM1.65m
00:24AM2.11m
2:33PM1.71m
1:25AM1.86m
3:26PM1.78m
2:37AM1.62m
Low Tide
2:32PM1.04m
4:22AM-0.15m
3:23PM1.06m
5:12AM-0.14m
4:18PM1.07m
6:02AM-0.06m
5:17PM1.10m
6:51AM0.08m
6:24PM1.13m
7:40AM0.24m
7:43PM1.13m
8:28AM0.43m
9:14PM1.09m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:39
5:39
5:39
5:39
5:39
5:39
5:39
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:59
7:59
7:59
8:00
8:00
8:00
8:00
 mm
Temp °C
21
21
19
21
21
19
21
22
20
21
21
19
21
20
18
20
19
17
19
19
17
Feels °C
20
20
19
20
20
19
20
21
20
20
19
19
20
19
18
19
17
16
17
17
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
15
1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SW
21
1.1
SW
19
1.3
SW
19
1.1
SW
19
1.2
SW
18
1.3
SW
18
1.2
SW
17
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
14
1.2
SW
14
1.3
SSW
16
1.2
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
Energy kJ
612
381
288
437
341
543
834
1336
791
881
996
802
574
560
620
360
346
614
822
729
496
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
26
0.7
SSW
12
0.7
SSW
12
0.4
SW
23
0.9
SW
21
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.8
S
12
0.7
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
11
0.6
S
11
0.8
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
18
0.4
W
4
0.4
W
4
0.4
S
11
0.5
W
4
Energy kJ
66
152
155
193
749
257
273
446
313
312
235
187
152
143
89
352
390
5
6
36
10
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
21
0.3
SW
21
0.6
SW
24
0.4
SW
19
0.5
S
16
0.5
S
16
0.3
W
4
0.4
WNW
4
0.3
W
4
0.1
SW
12
0.4
SW
19
0.4
W
4
0.6
S
11
0.5
S
11
0.3
S
10
0.3
SSE
16
0.3
SSE
16
0.5
S
15
Energy kJ
44
72
347
96
127
131
3
5
3
6
96
6
86
58
19
51
50
110
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
11
0.5
WNW
10
0.5
W
4
0.3
WNW
4
0.4
WNW
10
0.3
WNW
4
0.4
WNW
4
0.5
W
4
0.4
W
4
0.4
W
4
0.5
W
4
0.5
W
5
Energy kJ
58
63
9
3
31
3
6
9
6
6
9
11
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
3
2
3
3
3
4
2
3
3
2
2
3
3
2
3
2
2
3
Distance (km)
42
42
41
41
42
4
41
42
0
42
41
0
42
42
8
41
42
0
42
609
0
Best forecast wave conditions in San Diego County
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
3
2
3
3
3
4
2
3
3
2
2
3
3
2
3
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
3
3
3
4
4
4
3
4
4
3
3
3
4
2
3
2
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
9
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
8
8
7
5
5
5
9
9
9
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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.

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