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    FIELD GUIDE · ENCINITAS

    Cardiff Reef

    Encinitas, CA

    Cardiff Reef Surf Forecast for Monday, September 28, 2026

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    Latest forecast for Monday, September 28, 2026
    Surf
    2-3 ft
    Best window
    6:15 AM–8:45 AM
    Primary swell
    3.2 ft @ 11s SSW
    Wind
    5 mph W onshore
    Tide
    5.2ft rising next high
    Confidence
    88/100
    Sources & forecast details
    Secondary swell
    1.6 ft @ 6s W

    Valid Mon 8:00 AM America/Los_Angeles · Source updated Sun 6:01 PM · Computed Sun 6:01 PM · NOAA NWS, NOAA COOPS, Open-Meteo, NOAA CO-OPS

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    Cardiff Reef Hourly Surf Forecast

    Latest daily forecast · Sun, Sep 27 · America/Los_Angeles. Separate from the selected day above.

    Cardiff Reef today hourly surf forecast with surf height, the Quiver call, swell, wind, tide, and confidence.
    TimeSurfQuiver callSign inSwellWindTideConfidence
    2:00 AM3.4 ft—2.1 ft @ 14s SW (1.4 ft @ 6s WNW)1 mph SE2.2 ft · Falling100%
    5:00 AM3.2 ft—2.2 ft @ 13s SW (1.5 ft @ 6s WNW)2 mph NW2.5 ft · Rising100%
    8:00 AM4 ft—2.5 ft @ 14s SW (1.3 ft @ 7s WNW)5 mph W5.8 ft · Falling100%
    11:00 AM4 ft—2.5 ft @ 14s SW (1.2 ft @ 7s WNW)5 mph WSW3 ft · Falling99%
    2:00 PM2.6 ft—3.2 ft @ 11s SSW (1.2 ft @ 7s WNW)9 mph NW2 ft · Falling95%
    5:00 PM2.7 ft—3.2 ft @ 11s SSW (1.4 ft @ 6s WNW)5 mph W1.7 ft · Rising95%
    8:00 PM2.6 ft—3.1 ft @ 11s SSW (1.3 ft @ 6s WNW)5 mph W4 ft · Rising94%
    11:00 PM2.7 ft—3 ft @ 11s SSW (0.9 ft @ 14s SW)5 mph SW3.5 ft · Falling92%
    About this spot · ratings & ideal conditions
    INTERMEDIATE
    REEF BREAK
    3.6
    RATING
    10
    REVIEWS

    Best November-March but good year-round

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    Cardiff Reef surf zine photo
    HERO PHOTO
    "San Diego County" by sergei.gussev · BY via Openverse
    CARDIFF REEF
    ENCINITAS, CA
    Map showing Cardiff Reef at its actual locationEncinitas, CA
    Quiver · Field Guide · Encinitas, CAUpdated SEP 28, 2026QUIVER //

    Selected day: 2026-09-27 · America/Los_Angeles

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