Encinitas, CA
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Explore forecastValid Tue 5:00 PM America/Los_Angeles · Source updated Tue 9:01 AM · Computed Tue 12:14 PM · CDIP, NOAA NWS, NOAA COOPS, Open-Meteo, NOAA CO-OPS
Forecast accuracy & methodologyToday by time
Latest daily forecast · Tue, Sep 15 · America/Los_Angeles. Separate from the selected day above.
| Time | Surf | Quiver callSign in | Swell | Wind | Tide | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2:00 AM | 1.7 ft | — | 1.4 ft @ 13s SSW (1.3 ft @ 7s WNW) | 8 mph SE | 2.4 ft · Falling | 40% |
| 5:00 AM | 2.9 ft | — | 2.3 ft @ 10s W (1.3 ft @ 7s WNW) | 8 mph S | 2 ft · Rising | 100% |
| 8:00 AM | 3.1 ft | — | 2.5 ft @ 10s W (1 ft @ 14s SSW) | 8 mph S | 3.9 ft · Rising | 100% |
| 11:00 AM | 3.1 ft | — | 2.5 ft @ 10s W (1.4 ft @ 10s W) | 7 mph SSW | 5.3 ft · Falling | 99% |
| 2:00 PM | 2.8 ft | — | 1.4 ft @ 7s WNW (1.3 ft @ 14s S) | 10 mph SW | 3.4 ft · Falling | 92% |
| 5:00 PM | 3.7 ft | — | 1.6 ft @ 13s SSW (1.4 ft @ 7s WNW) | 10 mph SW | 1.6 ft · Falling | 91% |
| 8:00 PM | 3.8 ft | — | 1.7 ft @ 13s SSW (1.5 ft @ 7s WNW) | 5 mph S | 1.7 ft · Rising | 89% |
| 11:00 PM | 3.6 ft | — | 1.7 ft @ 13s SSW (1.4 ft @ 8s WNW) | 10 mph S | 2.8 ft · Rising | 88% |
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Selected day: 2026-09-15 · America/Los_Angeles