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Encinitas is shaping up with solid SW swell energy that's building toward more punchy sets. The tide is dropping around 2.3 feet, offering good shape through the breaks without washing out. Northwest winds between 5 to 15 mph are holding steady and fair, keeping the surface manageable for sessions. Overall, it's a playable afternoon with waves lining up well for a solid session.
Quick Conditions Snapshot
2.3 ft SW swell at 13 secs, NW wind 5-15 mph, dropping tide near 2.3 ft, water temp 64F, air temp 64F.
Mostly Sunny, 64°F • Wind NW 5 to 15 mph
Swell Score: A swell score of 5.8/10 reflects very small size.
Swell Detail: Close to 2.3 ft with an interval of 13 seconds with Light engery (~204 kJ).
Swell Direction: The primary swell is coming from the SW (225°) | Within acceptable direction window.
Tide Score: A tide score of 7.1/10 reflects favorable tide conditions, offering reliable shape with only minor limitations.
Tide Height: The tide is falling around 2.31 ft, which sits within the preferred mid-tide range for this reef break.
Tide Trend: ↘ Peaking: Tide quality may slowly decline but remains good.
Next Tide: Low at 1:55 PM (0.5 ft)
Wind Score: A wind score of 4.0/10 suggests mixed wind influence, with choppy sections and uneven texture starting to affect wave quality.
Wind Direction & Speed: NW @ 5 to 15 mph
Wind Trend: Wind quality remains consistent through the surf window.
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