15th Street surf break

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

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Tuesday 05 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
18.2° C
(Which is 2.1°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 Wednesday (May 06) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. 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+) 5AM (Wed 6th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 16s
Best Surf 5AM (Sun 10th May)2.5ft (0.8m) 18s
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. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

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

Tue
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
2
1
2
3
1
0
1
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
15
0.7
SW
15
0.7
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.5
SW
14
0.5
SW
13
0.9
W
7
0.4
SW
18
0.5
SSW
18
0.5
SSW
20
0.5
SSW
20
0.8
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
18
1
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
217
242
251
178
136
164
99
87
74
79
186
223
216
377
486
582
402
487
397
344
334
Wind (km/h)
20
W
5
NW
15
W
15
WNW
5
NW
15
WSW
10
W
5
SSW
15
SW
10
WSW
5
SW
15
SW
10
SW
5
S
10
SW
10
WSW
5
NW
10
WNW
10
WNW
10
SW
15
SW
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
11:22PM1.97m
3:23PM1.34m
00:01AM1.87m
00:54AM1.77m
5:55PM1.48m
2:11AM1.67m
6:01PM1.57m
3:44AM1.61m
6:13PM1.69m
5:06AM1.60m
6:31PM1.83m
6:14AM1.62m
Low Tide
4:40PM1.26m
7:24AM0.51m
4:47PM1.33m
8:25AM0.57m
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
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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5:56
5:56
5:54
5:54
5:52
5:52
5:52
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7:34
7:34
7:35
7:36
7:36
7:37
7:37
7:38
Temp °C
17
16
16
17
16
17
17
16
18
18
17
19
19
18
21
20
18
21
21
20
20
13
13
14
15
15
16
15
16
17
17
18
17
17
18
20
19
19
20
19
19
19
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
15
0.7
SW
15
0.7
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.6
W
5
0.7
W
6
0.7
W
6
0.7
W
6
0.9
W
7
0.8
W
7
0.9
W
8
1
W
8
0.9
W
9
0.8
SSW
18
0.9
W
10
1
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
Energy kJ
217
242
251
178
19
33
34
31
74
59
116
134
125
377
158
582
402
487
397
344
334
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WNW
13
0.7
W
5
0.6
W
6
0.3
WNW
12
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.5
SW
14
0.5
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
18
0.5
SSW
18
0.5
SSW
20
0.6
SSW
16
0.7
W
9
0.9
SSW
18
0.8
W
10
0.7
W
9
0.7
W
10
0.6
W
10
0.5
W
10
0.5
W
10
Energy kJ
34
25
24
28
136
164
99
87
44
79
186
223
173
81
486
117
78
108
71
47
49
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
12
0.3
WNW
13
0.3
WNW
12
0.2
S
11
0.3
SW
19
0.2
WNW
11
0.2
WNW
11
0.3
WNW
12
0.3
WNW
12
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.5
SW
16
0.5
SSW
20
0.4
SW
13
0.3
S
13
0.3
S
13
0.3
WNW
12
0.3
S
12
0.3
S
12
0.3
S
13
0.3
S
13
Energy kJ
11
33
28
9
59
12
12
26
27
44
43
118
216
44
31
30
29
25
25
28
30
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
W
5
0.6
W
6
Energy kJ
20
22
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
3
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
178
6
36
37
36
37
37
14
85
37
37
119
199
4
119
284
0
36
36
9
84
Best forecast wave conditions in San Diego County
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
3
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
3
4
1
3
3
2
4
3
2
4
3
4
3
3
2
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
6
7
5
5
6
7
7
6
5
5
5
6
5
5
5
7
9
9
9
9
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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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