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Surf at Encinitas features waves around 2 to 2.5 feet with a clean 14-second period coming from the south. The tide is currently dropping near 2.9 feet and is rated good for surf quality. Light west winds at 5 mph provide smooth surface conditions, with water temperature at a mild 67°F air and about 67°F water, offering a comfortable session.
Quick Conditions Snapshot
2.3 ft south swell with 14 seconds period, light west wind, dropping tide near 2.9 ft, water temp 67°F, air temp 67°F.
Mostly Sunny, 67°F • Wind W 5 mph
The surfability is fair, with manageable waves and light winds making for clean conditions. The tide stage supports decent wave shape but the south swell direction is outside the ideal window, suggesting some variability in wave quality.
Swell Score: A swell score of 4.1/10 reflects very small size and limited swell energy.
Swell Detail: About 2.3 ft with an interval of 14 seconds with Weak engery (~220 kJ).
Swell Direction: The primary swell is coming from the S (187°) | Outside acceptable direction window.
Tide Score: A tide score of 8.4/10 reflects favorable tide conditions, offering reliable shape with only minor limitations.
Tide Height: The tide is falling around 2.86 ft, which sits within the preferred mid-tide range for this reef break.
Tide Trend: ↘ Peaking: Tide quality may slowly decline but remains good.
Next Tide: Low at 5:28 PM (1.5 ft)
Wind Score: A wind score of 5.0/10 indicates mostly favorable winds, with generally clean conditions and only slight chop on the surface.
Wind Direction & Speed: W @ 5 mph
Wind Trend: Wind quality remains consistent through the surf window.
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