Swamis surfForecast / CAL – San Diego County / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Sunday 26 Apr 2026 PDT
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Swamis surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Swamis sea temperature is
18.3° C
(Which is 2.6°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Swamis this week:

The surf forecast for Swamis over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 28) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Swamis in the next 16 days are 1.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 01) at 5AM. 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 (Tue 28th Apr)1.5ft (0.4m) 13s
Best Surf 8AM (Fri 1st May)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Most Powerful 5AM (Fri 1st May)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
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
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WNW
16
0.5
S
13
0.4
WNW
14
0.4
WNW
14
0.4
SW
13
0.4
S
12
0.3
S
16
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.3
SW
15
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
1.3
W
7
1.1
W
8
0.9
W
7
0.7
W
6
0.3
SW
13
0.6
W
6
0.6
W
12
0.8
W
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
82
82
68
69
62
46
46
89
63
37
76
74
53
178
135
78
35
27
29
103
56
Wind (km/h)
20
W
15
WNW
10
WSW
20
W
5
N
15
WNW
20
W
5
NNW
10
W
15
W
5
W
10
W
15
WSW
10
SSW
15
SSW
10
SW
0
SSW
10
WSW
15
WSW
5
SSW
20
SSW
on
on
on
on
cross
on
on
cross
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
cross
cross
High Tide
7:22PM1.93m
7:12AM1.79m
7:48PM2.03m
8:02AM1.76m
8:11PM2.11m
8:47AM1.73m
8:35PM2.17m
9:29AM1.68m
8:58PM2.20m
10:10AM1.63m
9:23PM2.20m
10:52AM1.56m
9:49PM2.18m
11:36AM1.49m
Low Tide
1:26AM0.79m
1:22PM0.55m
2:07AM0.61m
1:52PM0.64m
2:44AM0.47m
2:20PM0.75m
3:18AM0.36m
2:46PM0.85m
3:52AM0.29m
3:11PM0.95m
4:27AM0.27m
3:36PM1.04m
5:04AM0.30m
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
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6:05
6:03
6:03
6:01
6:01
6:00
6:00
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7:27
7:28
7:29
7:29
7:30
7:30
7:31
7:31
1
Temp °C
17
15
16
17
15
16
16
15
17
18
16
15
17
16
18
18
16
18
18
16
17
12
12
13
13
11
13
12
14
15
16
14
13
14
15
16
15
16
17
16
16
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
12
0.5
S
13
0.4
WNW
14
0.4
WNW
14
0.4
S
12
0.5
W
5
0.3
S
12
0.5
W
4
0.5
W
5
0.5
W
5
0.6
W
5
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
1.3
W
7
1.1
W
8
0.9
W
7
0.7
W
6
0.6
W
6
0.6
W
6
0.6
W
12
0.8
W
7
Energy kJ
71
82
68
69
44
14
25
10
13
13
15
74
53
178
135
78
35
24
24
103
56
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WNW
16
0.3
SW
15
0.3
S
11
0.3
S
11
0.4
SW
13
0.4
S
12
0.3
WNW
13
0.4
SW
16
0.3
S
15
0.3
SW
15
0.4
SW
15
0.3
S
13
0.2
S
13
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
13
0.3
SW
13
0.3
SW
13
0.3
SW
13
0.3
WNW
12
0.4
SW
16
0.3
SW
13
Energy kJ
82
34
21
22
62
44
33
89
38
37
76
31
14
49
45
28
28
27
29
66
25
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
15
0.3
WNW
13
0.3
SW
17
0.3
SW
16
0.2
W
14
0.3
S
16
0.3
S
16
0.3
S
11
0.4
SW
16
0.3
SW
12
0.2
S
13
0.2
S
10
0.2
S
10
0.1
SW
11
0.2
S
12
0.2
S
12
0.3
WNW
13
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
SSW
17
0.3
S
11
0.2
SSW
16
Energy kJ
34
34
47
41
15
46
46
21
63
23
14
8
8
5
11
12
32
15
28
20
25
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
W
5
0.7
W
5
0.6
W
5
0.6
W
5
0.6
W
4
0.6
W
5
0.6
W
5
0.7
W
5
Energy kJ
31
24
18
17
15
19
20
27
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
Distance (km)
605
55
45
46
1
704
95
8
45
45
4
45
246
24
113
95
0
113
246
24
95
Best forecast wave conditions in San Diego County
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
3
1
2
3
2
3
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
6
6
5
5
9
7
5
7
6
5
5
7
6
5
4
4
4
4
5
5
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Information about the Swamis Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Swamis provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Swamis can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Swamis 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 (Swamis) 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 Swamis 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.

Swamis is 5 km (3 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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