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Swami's

Encinitas, USA (CA)
🪨Rocks👥Crowded🚶Difficult access

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.

Spot Details

Swell Requirements

Optimal direction
W (270°)
Direction range
240° - 300°
Size range
0.8m - 2.5m
Ideal period
14s+

Wind Requirements

Optimal direction
ENE (70°)
Offshore range
30° - 110°
Best window
morning

Tide Requirements

Optimal tide
low to mid
Optimal range
0.3m - 1.2m

Water temp

17°C

Wetsuit

3/2mm fullsuit

Difficulty

5/10

Crowd level

8/10

Access: Park at Self-Realization Fellowship. Long stairs down.

Getting There

Airport
SAN
Drive time
35 min

Nearby Buoy

Forecasts are validated against real-time buoy data.

46225 (NOAA)

Best Season

Peak: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar

Secondary: Jul-Sep

Works on W swells in winter, S swells in summer.

Data Quality

verified

Verified by Surfline spot guide