15th Street surf break

15th Street surfForecast / CAL – San Diego County / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Friday 08 May 2026 PDT
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15th Street surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's 15th Street sea temperature is
18.1° C
(Which is 1.9°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for 15th Street this week:

The surf forecast for 15th Street over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 08) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at 15th Street in the next 16 days are 1.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 10) 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+)11PM (Fri 8th May)1.5ft (0.4m) 18s
Best Surf11PM (Sat 9th May)3ft (0.9m) 19s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sun 10th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 18s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for 15th Street over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
1
2
0
1
2
1
1
1
0
0
2
0
0
1
0
0
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
W
7
0.4
SW
18
0.5
SSW
18
0.5
SSW
20
0.5
SSW
20
0.8
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
18
1
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
1
SSW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
59
79
186
223
216
377
352
582
326
487
397
279
334
268
257
210
158
211
487
331
422
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
10
W
5
SW
15
WSW
10
SW
5
SW
10
SW
10
WSW
5
NNW
10
WSW
10
WSW
10
S
10
WSW
15
W
5
NW
15
WNW
15
WNW
10
NNW
15
WNW
20
WNW
5
WNW
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
on
cross
cross-on
on
glassy
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
High Tide
5:55PM1.48m
2:11AM1.67m
6:01PM1.57m
3:44AM1.61m
6:13PM1.69m
5:06AM1.60m
6:31PM1.83m
6:14AM1.62m
6:53PM2.00m
7:14AM1.64m
7:21PM2.18m
8:11AM1.66m
7:53PM2.34m
Low Tide
9:27AM0.59m
8:39PM1.45m
10:21AM0.60m
10:45PM1.34m
11:05AM0.60m
11:51PM1.16m
11:43AM0.62m
00:39AM0.92m
12:19PM0.65m
1:23AM0.65m
12:54PM0.71m
2:06AM0.40m
1:31PM0.78m
2:51AM0.17m
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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5:54
5:54
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:50
5:50
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7:36
7:36
7:37
7:37
7:38
7:38
7:39
Temp °C
18
18
17
19
19
17
20
19
17
20
20
19
20
20
18
20
21
18
18
19
17
17
16
17
18
18
17
20
18
17
19
19
19
19
18
18
18
18
16
15
16
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
W
7
0.7
W
7
0.7
W
9
0.9
WNW
8
0.9
W
9
0.8
SSW
18
0.8
W
7
1
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
1
SSW
15
Energy kJ
59
44
74
107
127
377
68
582
326
487
397
279
334
268
257
210
158
211
487
331
422
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
18
0.5
SSW
18
0.5
SSW
20
0.6
SSW
16
0.7
W
9
0.8
SSW
18
0.8
W
10
0.6
W
9
0.6
W
11
0.6
W
10
0.5
W
10
0.5
W
12
0.5
W
12
0.5
W
12
0.4
WNW
11
0.5
WNW
11
0.7
SSW
13
0.6
WNW
13
0.5
WNW
12
0.5
WNW
11
Energy kJ
44
79
186
223
173
78
352
115
57
83
73
56
70
70
71
40
68
158
129
81
69
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WNW
12
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SSW
16
0.5
SSW
20
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
14
0.3
S
13
0.4
WNW
12
0.3
S
12
0.3
S
12
0.3
S
12
0.3
S
11
0.3
S
11
0.3
S
12
0.3
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
18
0.5
WNW
14
0.2
S
10
0.4
SSW
12
0.2
S
10
Energy kJ
27
44
43
94
216
44
51
30
46
25
25
27
22
23
25
64
106
115
8
58
8
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
3
0.5
WNW
4
0.6
WNW
4
Energy kJ
3
7
15
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
3
2
2
1
2
1
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
3
Distance (km)
37
37
8
37
37
0
119
85
0
37
37
5
37
37
0
36
37
20
37
37
3
Best forecast wave conditions in San Diego County
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
4
2
2
4
4
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
3
2
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
5
4
4
4
9
4
4
9
5
9
9
5
9
8
6
9
6
5
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Information about the 15th Street Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for 15th Street provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at 15th Street can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our 15th Street 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 (15th Street) 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 15th Street 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.

15th Street 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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