Swamis surfForecast / CAL – San Diego County / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Friday 01 May 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
18.1° C
(Which is 2.1°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 (May 02) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 13s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Swamis in the next 16 days are 0.7m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 06) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sat 2nd May)1ft (0.3m) 13s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 6th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 16s
Most Powerful 8AM (Wed 6th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
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
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
W
6
0.3
SW
13
0.3
SW
13
0.3
SSW
17
0.4
SW
16
0.3
WNW
12
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SW
18
0.6
SSW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.7
SW
15
0.7
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
SW
14
0.5
SW
13
0.9
W
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
40
33
27
57
65
26
84
84
166
124
171
146
171
242
251
178
134
136
99
87
77
Wind (km/h)
10
W
5
WNW
15
W
15
WNW
5
W
10
SW
15
WSW
15
WNW
10
W
20
WSW
15
NW
20
W
20
W
5
N
10
W
15
WNW
5
NW
10
W
10
W
5
SW
15
SW
on
glassy
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross
on
on
cross-on
on
on
glassy
cross-on
High Tide
9:23PM2.20m
10:52AM1.56m
9:49PM2.18m
11:36AM1.49m
10:18PM2.13m
12:28PM1.41m
10:49PM2.06m
1:35PM1.35m
11:23PM1.97m
3:23PM1.34m
00:02AM1.87m
00:54AM1.77m
Low Tide
3:11PM0.95m
4:27AM0.27m
3:36PM1.04m
5:04AM0.30m
4:00PM1.12m
5:45AM0.36m
4:22PM1.19m
6:31AM0.44m
4:41PM1.27m
7:25AM0.51m
4:48PM1.33m
8:26AM0.57m
9:28AM0.59m
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:00
6:00
5:58
5:58
5:56
5:56
5:54
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7:30
7:31
7:31
7:32
7:34
7:35
7:35
7:36
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Temp °C
18
16
18
18
16
17
18
16
17
17
16
16
17
16
17
18
17
20
21
18
21
16
16
16
16
16
16
14
14
14
13
13
12
12
14
15
15
16
19
19
18
20
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
W
6
0.5
W
5
0.6
W
5
0.3
SSW
17
0.5
W
4
0.3
W
4
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.7
SW
15
0.7
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
SW
14
0.9
W
6
0.9
W
7
Energy kJ
40
12
20
57
10
3
84
84
166
124
171
146
171
242
251
178
134
136
99
60
77
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
13
0.3
SW
13
0.3
SW
13
0.2
WNW
12
0.4
SW
16
0.3
WNW
12
0.3
S
13
0.4
SW
18
0.2
WNW
16
0.4
W
4
0.3
WNW
14
0.3
WNW
13
0.3
WNW
13
0.7
W
5
0.5
W
5
0.3
WNW
12
0.3
SW
19
0.6
W
6
0.2
WNW
13
0.5
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
Energy kJ
28
28
27
14
65
26
31
80
25
6
40
35
34
28
15
28
59
23
17
87
44
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
12
0.3
WNW
13
0.2
WNW
13
0.2
S
11
0.3
WNW
12
0.3
S
10
0.2
WNW
11
0.2
S
13
0.2
S
10
0.4
SW
13
0.3
S
12
0.3
SW
18
0.2
S
12
0.3
WNW
13
0.3
WNW
12
0.2
S
11
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
11
0.2
WNW
11
0.3
WNW
12
0.3
WNW
12
Energy kJ
12
33
16
9
28
18
12
14
8
44
25
49
11
33
28
9
13
12
12
27
26
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
W
5
0.4
W
5
0.7
W
4
0.6
W
5
0.6
W
4
0.9
WNW
5
0.8
WNW
6
0.6
W
5
0.4
WNW
4
0.6
W
6
Energy kJ
20
9
20
16
9
46
40
18
7
23
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
246
0
327
45
23
46
46
45
45
95
157
196
605
1
45
46
30
45
45
0
46
Best forecast wave conditions in San Diego County
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
3
2
2
4
3
2
3
3
2
2
2
2
1
3
3
2
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
4
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
4
6
5
5
4
9
8
6
6
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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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