Swami's is Encinitas' spiritual surf experience—a classic right-hand reef break named after the Self-Realization Fellowship temple perched on the bluffs above. The wave breaks over a rocky reef, producing long walls that work on both winter west swells and summer south swells. The steep staircase descent and the golden temple domes create a unique atmosphere, while the quality and consistency have made this one of San Diego County's most beloved breaks. The mix of high-performance shortboarding and soulful longboarding coexists in the lineup.
Water temp
17°C
Wetsuit
3/2mm fullsuit
Difficulty
5/10
Crowd level
8/10
Access: Park at Self-Realization Fellowship. Long stairs down.
Forecasts are validated against real-time buoy data.
Peak: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Secondary: Jul-Sep
Works on W swells in winter, S swells in summer.
Verified by Surfline spot guide
How well swell angle matches the spot
Wave height in the ideal range
Each spot has different period requirements. Points and reefs can handle longer periods than beaches.
Offshore/glassy conditions