Tide conditions for Encinitas surf spots
Encinitas, California
Updated Refreshed hourly · Tide data refreshes every 30 minutes from NOAA stations.
A foot of tide swing can shut down one break and light up another in Encinitas. These 6 spots all respond differently - some need the low to expose the bar, others clean up on a rising mid.
Current Tide
Next Low
03:00 PM
-0.4 ft
NOAA tide data via Cached Tide Data
Tide Chart
7-Day Tide Schedule
| Day | High 1 | Low 1 | High 2 | Low 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 8:00 AM(5.1ft) | 2:00 AM(0.8ft) | 9:00 PM(4.8ft) | 3:00 PM(-0.4ft) |
| Tomorrow | 9:00 AM(4.9ft) | 3:00 AM(0.3ft) | 9:00 PM(5.0ft) | 3:00 PM(-0.1ft) |
| Wed, Apr 1 | 10:00 AM(4.6ft) | 4:00 AM(0.1ft) | 10:00 PM(5.2ft) | 3:00 PM(0.3ft) |
| Thu, Apr 2 | 10:00 AM(4.3ft) | 4:00 AM(-0.2ft) | 10:00 PM(5.3ft) | 4:00 PM(0.6ft) |
| Fri, Apr 3 | 11:00 AM(3.9ft) | 5:00 AM(-0.3ft) | 10:00 PM(5.2ft) | 4:00 PM(1.1ft) |
| Sat, Apr 4 | 11:00 AM(3.4ft) | 5:00 AM(-0.2ft) | 11:00 PM(5.1ft) | 4:00 PM(1.5ft) |
| Sun, Apr 5 | 12:00 PM(3.0ft) | 6:00 AM(-0.0ft) | 11:00 PM(4.9ft) | 5:00 PM(1.8ft) |
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Beach Tide Preferences
Each beach performs best at a specific tide range and direction. Plan your session around these windows.
Top spot recommendations
Sort your quiver, choose the right tide window, and jot down a backup in case the main peak gets stacked.
Featured Beaches
6 spots
Beacons
IntermediateBeacons is a reef break in Encinitas, CA. It is best suited for intermediate surfers. Watch out for rip currents, rocks, sea urchins, pollution.
Cardiff Reef
IntermediateCardiff Reef offers North San Diego County's best longboarding experience rated 7/10. This grass-covered flat reef produces quarter-mile rides over mellow, mushy waves ideal for multi-generational families.
D Street
Beginner friendlyD Street is a beach break in Encinitas, CA. It is suited for beginner-intermediate surfers. Watch out for rip currents, pollution.
Grandview
Beginner friendlyGrandview provides beginner-friendly Leucadia beachbreak rated 6/10. Rock bottom covered by sand creates inside beachbreak and outside reef breaks.
Moonlight State Beach
Beginner friendlyMoonlight State Beach is a beach break in Encinitas, CA. It is suited for beginner-intermediate surfers. Watch out for rip currents, pollution.
Swami's
AdvancedSwami'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.
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What to focus on today
- Annotated tide windows tied to specific breaks
- How lunar cycles reshape sandbars through the season
- Safety notes for rip-prone outbound tides
- Session planning tips for dawn patrol versus sunset
Frequently Asked Questions
About surfing in Encinitas
- Tide preferences vary by spot in Encinitas. Generally, incoming mid-tides work well for most beaches, offering a good balance of wave shape and power. Check individual spot guides for specific tide recommendations.
- Tides significantly impact surf conditions in Encinitas. Low tide can expose reefs and sandbars creating hollow waves, while high tide often creates softer, more forgiving waves. Mid-tide transitions typically offer the most consistent conditions.
- You can check tide charts for Encinitas on Quiver's surf forecast pages, NOAA tide predictions, or various surf forecast apps. Quiver provides real-time tide information integrated with surf conditions for accurate session planning.
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