Pipes Surf Forecast
San Diego County, California
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Spot Guide
Pipes is a reef break in Encinitas between Swamis and San Elijo, producing fun, well-shaped waves over a rock bottom. Less crowded and less intense than neighboring Swamis, it offers a good intermediate option for North County surfers. Works on both S and W swells.
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Daily Forecast
A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with barely a breath of wind.
Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with barely a breath of wind.
Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with barely a breath of wind.
Get out early for the best of it — 2-3ft waves on W swell at 4s and glassy conditions. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with glassy conditions.
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