Swamis surfForecast / CAL – San Diego County / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Wednesday 15 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
18.9° C
(Which is 3.4°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 Thursday (Apr 16) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m 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 onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Thu 16th Apr)2.5ft (0.7m) 14s
Best Surf 8AM (Wed 22nd Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 18s
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 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wed
22
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
0
2
1
0
2
1
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
1
0
0
2
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.6
S
0.8
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.4
S
0.5
S
0.5
S
0.8
S
0.7
S
Period(s) (?)141414171516151415141413131312121519181817
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)186183168212256348263301305178207204154981039986184157395293
Wind
(km/h)
0
SE
10
SW
15
SW
10
SSE
5
WSW
20
WNW
5
NNE
10
WNW
15
W
5
NW
10
WSW
15
WSW
0
SSW
10
WSW
15
W
5
ENE
10
W
15
W
0
N
15
SW
25
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
ononglassononcross-
on
cross-
on
onglassononglassononglasscross-
on
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:37PM
2.17
9:08AM
1.87
9:05PM
2.30
9:57AM
1.80
9:37PM
2.39
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
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:03AM
0.37
2:51PM
0.62
3:46AM
0.21
3:22PM
0.73
4:33AM
0.11
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
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wed
22
Sunrise-6:18--6:16--6:16--6:13--6:13--6:11--6:11-
Sunset--7:20--7:20--7:21--7:22--7:22--7:22--7:23
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cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
Rain (mm)
--------------------1
Temp. °C161818161920172021182020171919171920171818
Feels °C (?)161715151817161919171818161716161717151614
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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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