Beacons Surf Report & Forecast

Encinitas, California

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🌊 Surf Quality Timeline (Week)

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10:00 AM America/Denver
Surf Quality: GOOD
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM11 PM
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🌊 Surf Quality Timeline

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🌬️ WIND

N
E
S
W
3
kt

🌊 SWELL

N
E
S
W
1.7
ft
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SWELL
HEIGHT
1.7ft
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SWELL
PERIOD
16s
💨
WIND GUSTS
3kt
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AIR TEMP
19°C
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SECONDARY
SWELL
0.8ft @
11s
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PRECIPITATION
0mm
SURF QUALITY
GOOD
Good surfing conditions. Small 1.7ft waves with long-period 16s ground swell with glassy conditions Note: winds from E would be better.

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📊 7-Day Detailed Forecast

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Sunday

Apr 5
GOOD15 good hours
🌊 1.7-2.1ft 💨 1-6kt 🌡️ 18-20°C
TimeQualitySwell HeightPeriodSwell DirWind SpeedWind DirGustsAir TempWater TempRain
12:00 AM
FAIR
1.7ft17sS3ktW4kt19°C18°C0mm
1:00 AM
FAIR
1.7ft16sS3ktSW3kt19°C18°C0mm
2:00 AM
FAIR
1.7ft16sS2ktS2kt19°C18°C0mm
3:00 AM
FAIR
1.7ft16sS1ktSE1kt19°C18°C0mm
4:00 AM
GOOD
1.7ft16sS1ktESE1kt19°C18°C0mm
5:00 AM
GOOD
1.7ft16sS1ktE1kt19°C18°C0mm
6:00 AM
GOOD
1.7ft16sS2ktENE2kt19°C18°C0mm
7:00 AM
GOOD
1.7ft16sS2ktNNE2kt19°C18°C0mm
8:00 AM
GOOD
1.7ft16sS2ktNNW2kt19°C18°C0mm
9:00 AM
GOOD
1.7ft16sS2ktWNW2kt19°C18°C0mm
10:00 AM
GOOD
1.7ft16sS3ktWNW3kt19°C18°C0mm
11:00 AM
GOOD
1.7ft16sS4ktWNW4kt19°C18°C0mm
12:00 PM
FAIR
1.7ft16sS4ktWNW4kt20°C18°C0mm
1:00 PM
FAIR
1.7ft16sS5ktW5kt19°C18°C0mm
2:00 PM
POOR
1.8ft16sS6ktW6kt19°C18°C0mm
3:00 PM
POOR
1.8ft16sS6ktW7kt19°C18°C0mm
4:00 PM
FAIR
1.8ft15sS6ktW7kt19°C18°C0mm
5:00 PM
GOOD
1.9ft15sS5ktW6kt19°C18°C0mm
6:00 PM
GOOD
1.9ft15sS4ktW5kt19°C18°C0mm
7:00 PM
GOOD
1.9ft15sS4ktWSW4kt19°C19°C0mm
8:00 PM
GOOD
1.9ft15sS3ktWSW4kt19°C19°C0mm
9:00 PM
GOOD
1.9ft15sS3ktWSW3kt19°C19°C0mm
10:00 PM
GOOD
2ft15sS3ktWSW3kt19°C19°C0mm
11:00 PM
GOOD
2.1ft15sS3ktWSW3kt18°C18°C0mm

Monday

Apr 6
GOOD17 good hours
🌊 2.0-2.3ft 💨 3-10kt 🌡️ 17-18°C

Tuesday

Apr 7
GOOD15 good hours
🌊 1.7-2.3ft 💨 3-8kt 🌡️ 17-18°C

Wednesday

Apr 8
FAIR9 good hours
🌊 1.3-2.1ft 💨 4-10kt 🌡️ 17-18°C

Thursday

Apr 9
POOR8 good hours
🌊 1.1-4.0ft 💨 7-12kt 🌡️ 17-18°C

Friday

Apr 10
POOR1 good hours
🌊 1.1-1.8ft 💨 5-12kt 🌡️ 16-17°C

Saturday

Apr 11
FAIR7 good hours
🌊 1.6-1.9ft 💨 3-12kt 🌡️ 15-16°C

Forecast Summary

Best Day:Check forecast for optimal conditions
Average Swell:1.9ft @ 14s
Wind Conditions:1-10kt W
Water Temperature:18-19°C

Local Knowledge & Surf Guide

Local Knowledge

Beacons in San Diego County is an exposed beach and reef break with very consistent surf that works year-round. It performs best with groundswells from the west and offshore winds from the east, offering lefts and rights on the beach break, along with a right-hand reef break. The spot is surfable at all tide stages, adding to its reliability. While it can get crowded, surfers should be cautious of rocks in the lineup. The most consistent clean waves are typically found in winter, particularly in January.

Best Swell Direction: SW
Bottom Type: Sand and Reef
Location: Town: Encinitas | Neighborhood: Leucadia | County: San Diego County | State: California | Country: United States | Postcode: 92024 | Road: Neptune Avenue | Full Address: 876, Neptune Avenue, Leucadia, Encinitas, San Diego County, California, 92024, United States

Ideal Conditions

This spot performs best under these specific conditions. Forecasts take these into account when rating surf quality.

Ideal Swell DirectionW
Ideal Wind DirectionE

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