San Diego County, California
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Swamis for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Swamis, San Diego County, California. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Wed, Jun 24: 3–4ft, 18s period, rated Poor - Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 2-3ft waves on SSW swell at 14s and calm winds. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 5mph from the WNW and dropping conditions to poor - fair.
Thu, Jun 25: 2–3ft, 17s period, rated Poor. Get out early for the best of it — 2-3ft waves on SSW swell at 16s and gentle NW breeze. The W wind kicks in by afternoon — 9mph and poor by then.
Fri, Jun 26: 2–2ft, 15s period, rated Poor - Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 2ft on SSW swell at 14s with barely a breath of wind. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 10mph from the WSW and dropping conditions to poor.
Sat, Jun 27: 2–2ft, 17s period, rated Poor. First light looks cleanest — 2ft on W swell at 6s with 8mph SSW winds. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
Sun, Jun 28: 2–3ft, 17s period, rated Poor. Get out early for the best of it — 2-3ft waves on W swell at 6s and light SW winds. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 11mph from the WSW and dropping conditions to poor.
Swamis is a world-class right-hand point/reef break in Encinitas, named after the Self-Realization Fellowship temple perched on the bluff above. The wave peels along a rock reef base producing long, workable walls that get better as the swell increases. When it's on, the entire North County surfing population descends on the lineup — expect dozens of surfers jockeying for position. A California State Marine Conservation Area.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Swamis is 2-3ft with a 16.65s swell period. Wind is WNW at 9mph and conditions are rated Poor - Fair. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Swamis is 2-3ft, produced by a 1.8ft SSW primary swell at 17s, a 1.4ft SSW secondary swell at 13s, a 0.9ft W wind swell swell at 2s. Breaking wave height is the actual rideable wave size at the shore — calculated from offshore swell data using this spot's coastal bathymetry — not the raw buoy reading.
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Swamis is Sunday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 2ft waves, a 15.65s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Swamis works best with a W swell and E winds. Offshore winds groom the face of the wave, while onshore winds turn it sloppy. Cross-offshore conditions usually produce the cleanest shape.
Tide plays a big role at Swamis. Mid tide works for most beach breaks, while reef and point breaks often prefer higher or lower stages. Use the tide chart above to line up your session with the swell peak.
Swamis is a point with a rock bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. Swamis is a world-class right-hand point/reef break in Encinitas, named after the Self-Realization Fellowship temple perched on the bluff above. The wave peels along a rock reef base producing long, workable walls that get better as the swell increases. When it's on, the entire North County surfing population descends on the lineup — expect dozens of surfers jockeying for position. A California State Marine Conservation Area.
The prime season at Swamis is fall, when swell direction, wind patterns, and water temps line up most consistently. Outside the peak season you can still score, but you'll need to watch the forecast closely for the right windows.
Common hazards at Swamis include sharp rock reef, extreme crowds, localism (positioning-based), sea urchins, no sand on beach — rocks. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Swamis 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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
