Beacons Current Conditions Summary

Beacons in Encinitas, CA is a reef break, suited for intermediate surfers. Current conditions: 1 ft waves, sw 0–9 mph (onshore), falling → low. Small for this break but conditions look fun — 1 ft with manageable wind. Beacons is a reef break in Encinitas, CA. The main peak breaks over a shallow reef shelf about 75 yards offshore, producing fast, hollow rights and shorter lefts. On solid west swells, the right can wall up for 50-75 yard rides along the reef. Sit just south of the main peak to catch the rights as they wrap along the reef edge. The wave jacks up quickly, so paddle commitment is key—hesitation means going over the falls on the ledge. Works best at 3-6 feet; over 6 feet it starts maxing out and closing across the reef. Forecasts are updated every 3 hours using ML-corrected NOAA models with live buoy data from CDIP, NDBC, and IOOS stations.