Swami's
4.0
(1 review)·Intermediate to advanced (inside reforms can be easier on small days)
·point·Encinitas, CABreak
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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