Swami's

4.0
(1 review)·
Intermediate to advanced (inside reforms can be easier on small days)
·point·Encinitas, CA
Map of Swami's
Break
Point Break
Skill
Intermediate to advanced (inside reforms can be easier on small days)
Rating
4.0
Reviews
1
Iconic right point
Lifeguard coverage (City of Encinitas)
Wooden staircase access
Small bluff-top lot + Hwy 101 street parking
Tide pools on lower tides
Within Swami's SMCA (MPA)
Unstable coastal bluffs - heed closures
Shallow rock/reef inside
Seasonal stingrays - shuffle feet
Heavy crowd dynamics

About This Spot

Swami'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.

Local Etiquette

Classic point-break rotation; do not drop in, communicate on the paddle-out, yield to the rider, and be respectful of locals.

Local Knowledge

Insider tips from local surfers

Spot Summary
Break Type
point
Best Swell
WSW–NW
Best Wind / Tide
E / 0.5–3.5 ft
Amenities
Parking
Restrooms
Showers
Hazards
  • Rip currents
  • Rocks near low tide
  • Localism varies by peak
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