Cardiff Reef Surf Report & Forecast
Encinitas, California
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Current Surf Conditions at Cardiff Reef
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🌬️ WIND
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3
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kt
🌊 SWELL
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1.4
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ft
SWELL
HEIGHT
HEIGHT
1.4ft
SWELL
PERIOD
PERIOD
6s
WIND GUSTS
4kt
AIR TEMP
18°C
SECONDARY
SWELL
SWELL
0.9ft @
14s
14s
PRECIPITATION
0mm
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📊 7-Day Detailed Forecast
Expandable daily forecasts with hourly details| Time | Quality | Swell Height | Period | Swell Dir | Wind Speed | Wind Dir | Gusts | Air Temp | Water Temp | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | FAIR | 1.2ft | 5s | W | 4kt | NW | 4kt | 17°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 1:00 AM | FAIR | 1.3ft | 5s | W | 4kt | W | 4kt | 17°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 2:00 AM | FAIR | 1.3ft | 5s | W | 3kt | SW | 3kt | 17°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 3:00 AM | FAIR | 1.3ft | 5s | W | 3kt | S | 3kt | 17°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 4:00 AM | FAIR | 1.3ft | 5s | W | 2kt | SW | 2kt | 17°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 5:00 AM | FAIR | 1.4ft | 5s | W | 1kt | WSW | 2kt | 17°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 6:00 AM | FAIR | 1.4ft | 5s | W | 1kt | W | 1kt | 17°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 7:00 AM | FAIR | 1.4ft | 5s | W | 2kt | WSW | 2kt | 17°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 8:00 AM | FAIR | 1.4ft | 6s | W | 3kt | SSW | 3kt | 18°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 9:00 AM | FAIR | 1.4ft | 6s | W | 4kt | S | 4kt | 18°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 10:00 AM | FAIR | 1.4ft | 6s | W | 3kt | SSW | 4kt | 18°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 11:00 AM | FAIR | 1.4ft | 6s | W | 3kt | SW | 3kt | 18°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 12:00 PM | FAIR | 1.4ft | 6s | W | 2kt | WSW | 2kt | 18°C | 20°C | 0mm |
| 1:00 PM | FAIR | 1.3ft | 6s | W | 3kt | W | 4kt | 18°C | 20°C | 0mm |
| 2:00 PM | FAIR | 1.3ft | 6s | W | 5kt | W | 5kt | 18°C | 20°C | 0mm |
| 3:00 PM | FAIR | 1.2ft | 5s | W | 6kt | W | 7kt | 19°C | 20°C | 0mm |
| 4:00 PM | GOOD | 1.1ft | 8s | W | 7kt | W | 7kt | 19°C | 20°C | 0mm |
| 5:00 PM | GOOD | 1ft | 11s | WNW | 7kt | W | 8kt | 19°C | 20°C | 0mm |
| 6:00 PM | GOOD | 0.9ft | 13s | WNW | 8kt | WNW | 8kt | 19°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 7:00 PM | GOOD | 1.1ft | 10s | W | 7kt | W | 7kt | 19°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 8:00 PM | GOOD | 1.4ft | 7s | W | 5kt | WSW | 6kt | 19°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 9:00 PM | FAIR | 1.6ft | 4s | W | 4kt | SW | 4kt | 18°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 10:00 PM | FAIR | 1.7ft | 5s | W | 5kt | SW | 5kt | 18°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 11:00 PM | FAIR | 1.9ft | 5s | W | 5kt | SSW | 5kt | 18°C | 19°C | 0mm |
Tuesday
Oct 28GOOD4 excellent hours
🌊 1.7-2.1ft 💨 1-7kt 🌡️ 18-20°C
Wednesday
Oct 29GOOD20 good hours
🌊 1.3-1.9ft 💨 3-9kt 🌡️ 19-20°C
Thursday
Oct 30GOOD13 good hours
🌊 1.0-1.2ft 💨 1-7kt 🌡️ 20-21°C
Friday
Oct 31GOOD16 good hours
🌊 1.0-1.4ft 💨 1-4kt 🌡️ 19-21°C
Saturday
Nov 1GOOD16 good hours
🌊 1.2-1.5ft 💨 1-5kt 🌡️ 19-20°C
Sunday
Nov 2GOOD4 excellent hours
🌊 1.5-2.0ft 💨 2-7kt 🌡️ 20-20°C
Forecast Summary
Best Day:Check forecast for optimal conditions
Average Swell:1.6ft @ 6s
Wind Conditions:1-8kt NW
Water Temperature:19-21°C
Local Knowledge & Surf Guide
Local Knowledge
Cardiff Reef in San Diego County is an exposed reef break known for its reliability and quality waves, particularly in winter. It handles a variety of swell conditions well, but performs best when a west-northwest swell meets offshore winds from the east. The break offers both lefts and rights, with the lefts often favored. Surfable at all tide stages, Cardiff Reef can get crowded, especially on good days, so expect some competition for waves. Hazards include submerged rocks and thick lineups. January is typically the prime month for clean, consistent surf.
Best Swell Direction: SW
Bottom Type: Reef
Location: Town: Encinitas | Neighborhood: Cardiff-by-the-Sea | County: San Diego County | State: California | Country: United States | Postcode: 92007 | Road: South Coast Highway 101 | Full Address: Pacific Coast Grill, 2526, South Coast Highway 101, Cardiff-by-the-Sea, Encinitas, San Diego County, California, 92007, United States
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