Swamis surfForecast / CAL – San Diego County / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Saturday 18 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
18.7° C
(Which is 3.2°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 Saturday (Apr 18) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Swamis in the next 16 days are 0.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 23) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sat 18th Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 14s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 22nd Apr)2.5ft (0.7m) 16s
Most Powerful 5AM (Thu 23rd Apr)3ft (0.9m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
2
0
1
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.4
S
0.5
S
0.5
S
0.8
S
0.7
S
1.6
W
0.8
S
0.7
S
0.8
S
0.7
S
1.3
W
1.2
W
Period(s) (?)141514141313131212151918181781615151477
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)301305178207204154981038377184157395293330322215272203183134
Wind
(km/h)
10
WSW
15
WSW
5
NNW
10
W
15
W
5
NW
15
WSW
15
W
5
WNW
10
SW
20
WSW
15
NW
15
WNW
25
WNW
5
SSE
10
SW
20
W
5
SSW
15
SW
15
SW
5
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
ononglassononglassononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononglasscross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:50AM
1.70
10:14PM
2.42
11:48AM
1.57
10:55PM
2.39
12:59PM
1.46
11:42PM
2.28
2:32PM
1.40
12:41AM
2.13
4:23PM
1.44
1:59AM
1.97
5:37PM
1.56
3:35AM
1.86
6:20PM
1.69
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:55PM
0.85
5:23AM
0.09
4:30PM
0.99
6:20AM
0.14
5:10PM
1.12
7:27AM
0.23
6:00PM
1.25
8:44AM
0.31
7:32PM
1.36
10:04AM
0.36
9:51PM
1.34
11:12AM
0.38
11:31PM
1.19
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Sunrise6:16--6:13--6:13--6:11--6:11--6:09--6:09--
Sunset-7:21--7:22--7:22--7:22--7:23--7:24--7:25-
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C202018202017191917191917161615181817171716
Feels °C (?)191818181716171615161514121212171516141315
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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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