Moonlight State Beach Surf Report & Forecast
Encinitas, California
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Current Surf Conditions at Moonlight State Beach
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🌬️ WIND
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E
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W
3
kt
kt
🌊 SWELL
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E
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W
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
Moonlight State Beach in San Diego County is an exposed beach break with inconsistent surf, though summer tends to offer the best conditions. It performs best with distant groundswells from the southwest and offshore winds from the east, producing lefts and rights. The ideal time to surf is around mid tide when the tide is rising. While not always crowded, it can draw a crowd during favorable conditions. The most consistent clean waves typically occur in winter, particularly in November.
Best Swell Direction: W
Bottom Type: Sand
Location: Town: Encinitas | County: San Diego County | State: California | Country: United States | Postcode: 92024 | Road: C Street | Full Address: C Street, Encinitas, San Diego County, California, 92024, United States
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