Best Surf Beaches in Encinitas
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Cardiff Reef
Surf score
23/100
Wave
4.1 ft
Wind
Light
Condition
Fair Conditions
Long-period swell, light winds
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| Beach | Height | Wind | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiff Reef | 4.1 ft | Light | Fair |
| Moonlight State Beach | 3.6 ft | Light | Fair |
| Grandview Beach | 3.8 ft | Light | Fair |
| Beacons | 3.7 ft | Light | Poor |
| Swami's | 4.2 ft | Light | Poor |
| D Street | 4.1 ft | Light | Poor |
Featured Beaches
6 spots
Cardiff Reef
IntermediateCardiff Reef offers North San Diego County's best longboarding experience rated 7/10. This grass-covered flat reef produces quarter-mile rides over mellow, mushy waves ideal for multi-generational families.
Swami's
AdvancedSwami's ranks among Southern California's premier right pointbreaks, rated 9/10. This reef/point break under Self-Realization Fellowship's golden domes receives west swells (240-310°, center 270°) with east offshore winds (90°) optimal.
Beacons
IntermediateBeacons is a reef break in Encinitas, CA. It is best suited for intermediate surfers. Watch out for rip currents, rocks, sea urchins, pollution.
D Street
Beginner friendlyD Street is a beach break in Encinitas, CA. It is suited for beginner-intermediate surfers. Watch out for rip currents, pollution.
Grandview Beach
Beginner friendlyGrandview provides beginner-friendly Leucadia beachbreak rated 6/10. Rock bottom covered by sand creates inside beachbreak and outside reef breaks.
Moonlight State Beach
Beginner friendlyMoonlight State Beach is a beach break in Encinitas, CA. It is suited for beginner-intermediate surfers. Watch out for rip currents, pollution.
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Frequently Asked Questions
About surfing in Encinitas
- Encinitas has 6 surf spots. They break down by skill level: 2 intermediate and 1 advanced.
- The top-ranked surf spots in Encinitas are: 1. Cardiff Reef (3.5/5), 2. Swami's (3.4/5), 3. Beacons (3.7/5). Rankings are based on community ratings, reviews, and recent surf intel.
- Encinitas's surf spots are generally suited for intermediate to advanced surfers. Beginners should check individual spot reports for days with smaller, mellower conditions.
- Water temperatures in the area range from 55-72°F. In summer, spring suit or 3/2mm is typical. In winter, bring 4/3mm.
