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15th Street surfForecast / CAL – San Diego County / USA
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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
18.5° C
(Which is 2.8°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 Tuesday (Apr 28) at 5AM. 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 cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at 15th Street in the next 16 days are 1.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 01) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 28th Apr) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Tue 28th Apr) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Fri 1st May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for 15th Street over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Sat night, light winds from the NW by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 1 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
S 13 | S 13 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | WNW 16 | S 13 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | SW 13 | S 12 | S 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | |
126 | 82 | 75 | 70 | 82 | 82 | 68 | 69 | 62 | 46 | 46 | 89 | 67 | 60 | 76 | 74 | 53 | 257 | 131 | 71 | 32 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross | on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-off | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | |
High Tide | 6:53PM1.82m | 6:15AM1.80m | 7:22PM1.93m | 7:12AM1.79m | 7:47PM2.03m | 8:01AM1.76m | 8:11PM2.11m | 8:46AM1.73m | 8:34PM2.17m | 9:28AM1.68m | 8:57PM2.20m | 10:09AM1.63m | 9:22PM2.20m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:04PM0.41m | 00:36AM0.99m | 12:46PM0.47m | 1:25AM0.79m | 1:21PM0.55m | 2:06AM0.61m | 1:52PM0.64m | 2:43AM0.47m | 2:19PM0.75m | 3:18AM0.36m | 2:45PM0.85m | 3:52AM0.30m | 3:10PM0.95m | 4:27AM0.28m | |||||||
6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | |
— | 7:25 | — | — | 7:27 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:29 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | |
— | — | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 13 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | W 5 | W 5 | S 12 | W 5 | W 5 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 |
47 | 82 | 75 | 45 | 71 | 82 | 68 | 69 | 16 | 15 | 25 | 16 | 7 | 60 | 76 | 74 | 53 | 257 | 131 | 71 | 32 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | WNW 15 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | WNW 16 | SW 15 | S 11 | S 11 | S 12 | S 12 | WNW 13 | SW 16 | S 15 | SW 12 | S 11 | S 13 | S 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
126 | 44 | 71 | 70 | 82 | 34 | 21 | 22 | 44 | 44 | 33 | 89 | 67 | 23 | 9 | 31 | 14 | 49 | 45 | 28 | 28 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 16 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 15 | WNW 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 13 | S 16 | S 16 | S 11 | SW 16 | S 11 | S 13 | S 11 | S 10 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 |
83 | 17 | 17 | 27 | 34 | 34 | 47 | 41 | 62 | 46 | 46 | 21 | 63 | 21 | 14 | 9 | 8 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 16 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 6 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | WNW 5 | W 5 | — | — | W 5 | — | — | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | W 6 | — | — | — | — |
— | 31 | 62 | 43 | 30 | 24 | 26 | 18 | — | — | 19 | — | — | 17 | 23 | 27 | 53 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 37 | 613 | 260 | 309 | 1335 | 121 | 284 | 37 | 2 | 36 | 178 | 0 | 36 | 192 | 0 | 254 | 254 | 37 | 119 | 37 | 0 |
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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.











