Turtles Surf Report & Forecast
Encinitas, California
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🌬️ WIND
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W
2
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🌊 SWELL
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1.7
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ft
SWELL
HEIGHT
HEIGHT
1.7ft
SWELL
PERIOD
PERIOD
16s
WIND GUSTS
2kt
AIR TEMP
19°C
SECONDARY
SWELL
SWELL
0.8ft @
11s
11s
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 | 1.6ft | 17s | S | 5kt | WSW | 5kt | 19°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 1:00 AM | FAIR | 1.6ft | 16s | S | 4kt | W | 4kt | 19°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 2:00 AM | GOOD | 1.6ft | 16s | S | 3kt | NW | 3kt | 19°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 3:00 AM | GOOD | 1.6ft | 16s | S | 2kt | NNW | 2kt | 19°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 4:00 AM | GOOD | 1.7ft | 16s | S | 2kt | NW | 2kt | 19°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 5:00 AM | GOOD | 1.7ft | 16s | S | 1kt | W | 2kt | 19°C | 18°C | 0mm |
| 6:00 AM | GOOD | 1.7ft | 16s | S | 1kt | WSW | 1kt | 19°C | 18°C | 0mm |
| 7:00 AM | GOOD | 1.7ft | 16s | S | 1kt | WSW | 1kt | 19°C | 18°C | 0mm |
| 8:00 AM | GOOD | 1.7ft | 16s | S | 1kt | WSW | 1kt | 19°C | 18°C | 0mm |
| 9:00 AM | GOOD | 1.7ft | 16s | S | 1kt | WSW | 1kt | 19°C | 18°C | 0mm |
| 10:00 AM | GOOD | 1.7ft | 16s | S | 2kt | WSW | 2kt | 19°C | 18°C | 0mm |
| 11:00 AM | GOOD | 1.7ft | 16s | S | 3kt | W | 3kt | 19°C | 18°C | 0mm |
| 12:00 PM | FAIR | 1.7ft | 16s | S | 4kt | W | 4kt | 19°C | 18°C | 0mm |
| 1:00 PM | POOR | 1.7ft | 16s | S | 5kt | W | 6kt | 19°C | 18°C | 0mm |
| 2:00 PM | POOR | 1.8ft | 16s | S | 6kt | W | 8kt | 19°C | 18°C | 0mm |
| 3:00 PM | POOR | 1.8ft | 16s | S | 8kt | W | 9kt | 19°C | 18°C | 0mm |
| 4:00 PM | FAIR | 1.8ft | 15s | S | 7kt | W | 9kt | 19°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 5:00 PM | FAIR | 1.8ft | 15s | S | 6kt | W | 8kt | 19°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 6:00 PM | FAIR | 1.9ft | 15s | S | 5kt | W | 7kt | 19°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 7:00 PM | GOOD | 1.9ft | 15s | S | 5kt | W | 6kt | 19°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 8:00 PM | GOOD | 1.9ft | 15s | S | 4kt | WSW | 5kt | 19°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 9:00 PM | GOOD | 1.9ft | 15s | S | 4kt | WSW | 4kt | 19°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 10:00 PM | GOOD | 1.9ft | 15s | S | 4kt | WSW | 4kt | 19°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 11:00 PM | FAIR | 1.9ft | 15s | S | 3kt | WSW | 3kt | 19°C | 19°C | 0mm |
Monday
Apr 6GOOD2 excellent hours
🌊 1.9-2.7ft 💨 2-11kt 🌡️ 17-19°C
Tuesday
Apr 7GOOD17 good hours
🌊 1.6-2.5ft 💨 2-8kt 🌡️ 17-18°C
Wednesday
Apr 8FAIR1 excellent hours
🌊 1.6-2.3ft 💨 5-8kt 🌡️ 17-19°C
Thursday
Apr 9FAIR11 good hours
🌊 1.1-3.8ft 💨 4-9kt 🌡️ 18-18°C
Friday
Apr 10POOR5 good hours
🌊 1.3-2.0ft 💨 3-13kt 🌡️ 17-18°C
Saturday
Apr 11GOOD15 good hours
🌊 1.6-2.0ft 💨 4-11kt 🌡️ 16-17°C
Forecast Summary
Best Day:Check forecast for optimal conditions
Average Swell:1.9ft @ 14s
Wind Conditions:1-11kt WSW
Water Temperature:18-19°C
Local Knowledge & Surf Guide
Local Knowledge
Turtles in San Diego County is an exposed beach break that performs best in summer, with optimal conditions occurring when southwest swells align with offshore winds from the east-northeast. The spot tends to receive clean groundswells and is likely to get crowded when the surf is up. The most consistent clean waves are typically found in winter, especially in November.
Best Swell Direction: W
Bottom Type: Sand
Location: Town: Encinitas | Neighborhood: Cardiff-by-the-Sea | County: San Diego County | State: California | Country: United States | Postcode: 92007 | Road: Chesterfield Drive | Full Address: San Elijo SP Campground, Chesterfield Drive, Cardiff-by-the-Sea, Encinitas, San Diego County, California, 92007, United States
Ideal Conditions
This spot performs best under these specific conditions. Forecasts take these into account when rating surf quality.
Ideal Swell DirectionSW
Ideal Wind DirectionENE
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