Seaside Reef surfForecast / CAL – San Diego County / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Tuesday 03 Feb 2026 PST
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Seaside Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Seaside Reef sea temperature is
16.5° C
(Which is 1.7°C warmer than normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Seaside Reef this week:

The surf forecast for Seaside Reef over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Feb 03) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Seaside Reef in the next 12 days are 2.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Feb 06) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Tue 3rd Feb)3.5ft (1.0m) 13s
Best Surf 7PM (Fri 6th Feb)8ft (2.5m) 16s
Most Powerful 7PM (Fri 6th Feb)8ft (2.5m) 16s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun morning, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
1
2
3
2
4
4
4
4
3
2
4
2
0
3
2
1
3
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
WNW
1
W
0.8
WNW
0.7
WNW
0.5
W
0.9
W
1.3
W
1.4
W
2.2
W
2.5
W
2.5
W
2.2
W
2
W
1.6
W
1.4
W
1.3
W
1.2
W
1.1
W
1.7
W
3
W
3
W
Period(s) (?)14131212161414141817161514141313131215910
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)54732919513713930269472531003746302521171686971663573475353129714411664
Wind
(km/h)
10
NW
5
ENE
10
NE
0
NW
10
NE
5
NNE
10
SSW
5
WSW
10
SSW
10
W
5
NNW
10
WNW
15
WNW
5
NE
10
NW
20
WNW
0
NNW
10
S
20
SSW
20
SSE
20
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
glasscross-
off
glasscross-
off
glasscrossglasscross-
on
oncrosscross-
on
cross-
on
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
glasscrosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:45PM
1.84
10:14AM
2.08
11:16PM
1.86
10:55AM
1.84
11:49PM
1.86
11:38AM
1.59
12:22AM
1.84
12:33PM
1.36
1:02AM
1.80
2:17PM
1.19
1:55AM
1.77
3:09AM
1.77
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:22PM
0.18
4:15AM
0.82
4:52PM
0.36
5:03AM
0.84
5:18PM
0.56
5:57AM
0.87
5:41PM
0.76
7:03AM
0.91
6:00PM
0.94
8:35AM
0.91
6:08PM
1.10
10:29AM
0.83
11:45AM
0.69
Tue
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Sunrise--6:41--6:41--6:41--6:39--6:39--6:37--6:37
Sunset5:22--5:22--5:23--5:24--5:25--5:27--5:28--
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C212229272523201819181819181922201819171516
Feels °C (?)182025242118181717161717151718161716151313
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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 12 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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