Swamis surfForecast / CAL – San Diego County / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Sunday 05 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
18.6° 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 Monday (Apr 06) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Swamis in the next 16 days are 1.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 11) at 2AM. 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 (Mon 6th Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 15s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 9th Apr)7ft (2.1m) 8s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sat 11th Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
1
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
3
1
0
3
0
0
3
1
0
2
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
S
1.1
S
1
S
1
S
0.9
S
0.8
S
0.8
S
0.7
S
0.7
S
1
W
1.6
W
1.6
WNW
0.7
SW
0.9
SSW
0.6
SW
1
SSW
1.1
SSW
1
SSW
1
SSW
1
SSW
0.9
SSW
Period(s) (?)151514141414131313887161815161616161615
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)531517412383302236229171166116343252274547188506643481475457339
Wind
(km/h)
10
W
5
SSW
10
SW
10
WSW
10
S
10
SSW
10
WSW
10
S
10
SW
15
W
10
SSE
15
SSW
15
W
5
WSW
10
SSW
15
WSW
10
SSE
20
SSW
20
WSW
5
SW
10
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
onglasscross-
on
oncrosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
oncross-
off
cross-
on
onglasscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
crossoncross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:18PM
2.01
1:26PM
1.31
11:48PM
1.92
12:25AM
1.82
1:29AM
1.72
3:19AM
1.67
7:28PM
1.53
4:53AM
1.71
7:28PM
1.62
5:56AM
1.77
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:51PM
1.09
6:48AM
0.56
4:59PM
1.19
7:51AM
0.65
9:18AM
0.69
10:47AM
0.66
11:45AM
0.60
11:34PM
1.38
12:25PM
0.53
12:26AM
1.22
12:56PM
0.48
Sun
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunrise--6:31--6:28--6:28--6:26--6:24--6:24--6:22
Sunset7:12--7:12--7:13--7:14--7:15--7:15--7:15--
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
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thunderstorm
rain showers
Rain (mm)
----------------85161
Temp. °C221919191719191819201919191719201718181717
Feels °C (?)201818171718171918181918171617171615141615
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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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