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Moonlight Surf Forecast

San Diego County, California

Moonlight surf spot

Current Conditions

Fair
Wave Height
2-3ft
knee to waist high
Swell Period
15.6s
Wind
1mph
WSW / Gusts 1mph
Conditions
Fair
Active Swells
Primary
1.2ft @ 16sSW
Secondary
0.7ft @ 11sSSW
Tertiary
0.5ft @ 2sW

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Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
SSW
Best Wind
NE
Season
Fall

Moonlight Beach in Encinitas offers mellow, forgiving waves ideal for learning and progressing as a surfer. The eastward-facing break catches Southern Hemisphere swell best during fall months, producing consistent, rolling waves that peel across the sandy bottom. Protected by the town's pier and rocky breakwater to the south, this spot provides a scenic setting with easy beach access and nearby amenities.

Pier pilingsRocks near southern endOccasional rip currents

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Fair

Steady 2-3ft waves on offer on SW swell at 16s — calm winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
16s SW|Calm
Fri, Mar 27Poor

Dawn patrol is the move — 2-3ft on SSW swell at 15s with barely a breath of wind. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.

6am9am12pm3pm
14s SSW|Calm
Sat, Mar 28Poor

A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
14s SSW|Calm
Sun, Mar 29Fair

Consistent 2-3ft surf through the day on W swell at 4s with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
5s W|Calm
Mon, Mar 30Poor

Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
12s SSW|Calm

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Moonlight Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Moonlight?
The current wave height at Moonlight is 2-3ft with a 15.6s swell period. Wind is WSW at 1mph. Conditions are rated Fair.
How accurate is the Moonlight surf forecast?
Our Moonlight forecast uses NOAA GFS and other weather models combined with spot-specific bathymetry to calculate breaking wave heights. Short-range (1-3 day) forecasts are most reliable. Extended forecasts show general trends.