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San Elijo State Beach Surf Forecast

San Diego County, California

San Elijo State Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
15.6s
Wind
1mph
WNW / Gusts 2mph
Conditions
Poor
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
SW
Best Wind
E
Season
Fall

San Elijo State Beach offers mellow beach breaks along the campground bluffs in Cardiff, with sandy bottom peaks that are forgiving for learners. Sandwiched between the reef breaks at Seaside and Cardiff Reef, this stretch catches S and SW swells and provides a less intimidating option for developing surfers.

Occasional rip currentsRocky patches at reef transitions

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Poor

A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with glassy conditions.

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

A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with calm winds.

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

Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with barely a breath of wind.

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

Dawn patrol is the move — 2-3ft on W swell at 4s with calm winds. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.

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

Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
12s SSW|Calm

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San Elijo State Beach Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for San Elijo State Beach?
The current wave height at San Elijo State Beach is 1-2ft with a 15.6s swell period. Wind is WNW at 1mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the San Elijo State Beach surf forecast?
Our San Elijo State Beach 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.