Swamis surfForecast / CAL – San Diego County / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Friday 24 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
18.5° C
(Which is 2.8°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 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s 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 1.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 30) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Tue 28th Apr)1.5ft (0.4m) 13s
Best Surf 2AM (Tue 28th Apr)1.5ft (0.4m) 13s
Most Powerful 5PM (Thu 30th Apr)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Fri
1
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
13
0.6
S
13
0.5
S
13
0.4
WNW
15
0.4
WNW
14
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
1.1
W
6
1.7
W
8
1.4
W
8
1.1
W
7
0.8
W
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
128
126
82
75
70
82
82
68
69
62
46
46
89
67
37
76
98
365
239
127
65
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
15
SW
25
W
25
WSW
20
W
25
W
15
WNW
15
W
20
WNW
5
NNW
15
W
15
W
5
ENE
10
W
15
W
5
WSW
15
WSW
20
WSW
10
SW
15
SW
20
SW
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
glassy
on
on
glassy
on
on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
5:04AM1.81m
6:54PM1.82m
6:15AM1.80m
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
Low Tide
11:31PM1.19m
12:05PM0.41m
00:37AM0.99m
12:47PM0.47m
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
cloud
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clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
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part cloud
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part cloud
clear
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6:07
6:07
6:05
6:03
6:03
6:01
6:01
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7:25
7:27
7:28
7:29
7:29
7:30
7:30
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Temp °C
16
17
17
16
16
17
16
16
17
15
17
17
16
18
18
16
16
17
16
16
18
15
14
13
13
11
12
12
13
12
12
14
14
15
16
15
14
15
14
15
14
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
W
6
0.8
W
6
0.5
S
13
0.5
S
12
0.4
S
12
0.5
S
12
0.5
S
13
0.4
WNW
14
0.4
WNW
14
0.6
W
5
0.5
W
5
0.3
S
12
0.6
W
5
0.4
W
5
0.3
SW
15
0.8
W
5
1.1
W
6
1.4
W
8
1.4
W
8
1.1
W
7
0.8
W
7
Energy kJ
55
49
82
75
45
71
82
68
69
16
14
25
16
8
37
34
98
235
239
127
65
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
13
0.6
S
13
0.3
WNW
15
0.4
WNW
15
0.4
WNW
14
0.4
WNW
16
0.3
SW
15
0.3
S
11
0.3
S
11
0.4
S
12
0.4
S
12
0.3
WNW
13
0.4
SW
16
0.4
S
15
0.3
SW
12
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
13
0.5
W
10
Energy kJ
128
126
44
71
70
82
34
21
22
44
44
33
89
67
23
76
74
53
49
45
48
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WNW
13
0.4
WNW
16
0.2
WSW
13
0.2
WSW
13
0.3
SW
13
0.3
SW
15
0.3
WNW
13
0.3
SW
17
0.3
SW
16
0.4
SW
13
0.3
S
16
0.3
S
16
0.3
S
11
0.4
SW
16
0.3
S
11
0.2
S
11
0.3
S
13
0.2
S
14
0.1
SW
11
0.2
S
12
0.3
SW
13
Energy kJ
33
83
17
17
27
34
34
47
41
62
46
46
21
63
21
9
31
15
5
11
28
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
W
6
0.8
W
4
1
W
5
0.8
W
5
0.7
W
5
0.7
WNW
5
0.6
W
5
0.6
W
5
0.6
W
5
1.7
W
8
Energy kJ
34
24
53
32
23
25
18
19
19
365
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
Distance (km)
46
46
605
260
294
1344
46
45
46
0
45
605
0
45
183
0
129
246
46
46
246
Best forecast wave conditions in San Diego County
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
3
3
2
3
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
1
4
2
4
4
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
6
7
8
8
6
6
5
5
7
7
5
8
6
5
4
5
5
5
4
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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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