Grandview Beach
3.5ft·beginner-intermediate
Encinitas, CA
64
Carlsbad, CA
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Explore forecastValid Fri 4:00 PM America/Los_Angeles · Source updated Thu 11:50 PM · Computed Fri 12:55 AM · CDIP, NOAA NWS, NOAA COOPS, Open-Meteo, NOAA CO-OPS
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Latest daily forecast · Fri, Nov 13 · America/Los_Angeles. Separate from the selected day above.
| Time | Surf | Quiver call | Swell | Wind | Tide | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:00 AM | 5.6 ft | — | 3.4 ft @ 15s W (1.7 ft @ 14s WNW) | 8 mph S | 4.6 ft · Falling | 99% |
| 4:00 AM | 6.1 ft | — | 2.2 ft @ 9s W (1.9 ft @ 13s W) | 11 mph SE | 4.4 ft · Rising | 92% |
| 7:00 AM | 6.3 ft | — | 2.4 ft @ 10s W (1.9 ft @ 14s W) | 5 mph S | 5.6 ft · Rising | 91% |
| 10:00 AM | 6.4 ft | — | 2.4 ft @ 10s W (1.9 ft @ 13s W) | 5 mph S | 6.7 ft · Falling | 89% |
| 1:00 PM | 6.3 ft | — | 2.4 ft @ 10s W (1.9 ft @ 13s W) | 5 mph W | 5.3 ft · Falling | 88% |
| 4:00 PM | 5.9 ft | Best window | 2.4 ft @ 9s W (1.8 ft @ 13s W) | 5 mph W | 2.5 ft · Falling | 86% |
| 7:00 PM | 6.1 ft | — | 2.9 ft @ 11s W (2.1 ft @ 13s SSW) | 10 mph NW | 1.9 ft · Rising | 85% |
| 10:00 PM | 6.5 ft | — | 3 ft @ 10s W (2.1 ft @ 12s SSW) | 15 mph W | 3.5 ft · Rising | 83% |
West to northwest swells in the 3-5 foot range with light east or northeast winds. Mid-tide on the drop produces the most defined peaks. Ponto handles a wide swell window but tends to close out over 6 feet. Fall glassy mornings and small winter pulses are the sweet spot.
Selected day: 2026-11-13 · America/Los_Angeles
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