The Wave
Works on steady W-NW groundswells with light E-NE offshore winds.
Surf GuideCalifornia
Beacons
A tucked Encinitas point/beach hybrid where occasional reef peaks and shifting sandbars deliver long lefts and punchy rights within a short walk from Neptune Avenue. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Beacons in California.
Break TypeReef Break
Skill LevelAll levels
LocationCalifornia, US
Forecast
- Waves 2-3 ft+
- Period 15 s
- Wind SW 3 kt
As of:
Tide curve (forecast)
0.8 ftfalling
- Low0.1 ft
- High5.0 ft
- Low1.2 ft
- High5.4 ft
Spot Guide
Lineup Insights
Lineup Guide
Steep shorebreak, occasional hidden rocks and a persistent rip mean sit-back awareness and exits matter more than at wider beaches.
Mid to low tides tend to open the reef and sand peaks while strong onshore W winds quickly bloat and close the face.
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