EXCELLENT 10.0
Encinitas (Moonlight Beach)
San Diego County, USA
Right now
· Swell SSW 0.7m 14sGood conditionsGO SURF
Waves
Chest high0.8–1.3m
Nice long waves· 14s
Wind
Light breeze6kph
SW
Best time to surf
AICould not generate AI recommendation at this time
24:0012:0015:00
Tides
Today
▲08:21 PM0.2m
▼09:43 PM0.2m
Today's Tides · Thursday, April 9, 2026
Now0.20m↗ Rising
▲
High Tide
08:21 PM
0.20m
▼
Low Tide
09:43 PM
0.20m
Next 4 Days
Wave Forecast (5 Days)
0.7–1.3m face · Avg 11s
Primary swell SSW · 0.5m · 12s
Sat, Apr 11
0.7-1.1m
24h
12.4s
0.8-1.2m
03h
5s
0.8-1.2m
06h
4s
0.8-1.3m
09h
7.3s
0.8-1.3m
12h
14.7s
0.8-1.3m
15h
13.9s
0.8-1.3m
18h
13.8s
0.8-1.3m
21h
13.8s
Wave Height (meters)
Top numbers: height · Bottom numbers: period
Wind Forecast (5 Days)
Onshore (estimate) · choppier waves
Sat, Apr 11
6.5
↓
24h
S
6.5
↘
03h
SE
7.9
↘
06h
SE
5.8
↓
09h
S
9.9
↙
12h
WSW
8.1
↙
15h
WSW
9.1
←
18h
W
5.5
↙
21h
WSW
Wind Speed (km/h)
Wind Gusts
Arrows match the direction label
Recommendations by Level
EXCELLENT
Good size · long period · Good wind⏰Best: 24:00 · 09:00
Ideal conditions for beginners at low, mid tide. The sandy bottom and mellow waves create a safe learning environment. Morning sessions tend to be glassier with lighter winds.
Tide chart, wave forecast, and surf conditions for Encinitas (Moonlight Beach). Check tide times, wave height, wind direction, and best surf windows.
Available Lessons at this Spot
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