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Cardiff Reef surf Forecast / CAL – San Diego County / USA
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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cardiff Reef this week:
The surf forecast for Cardiff Reef over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 28) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 15s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Cardiff Reef in the next 12 days are 4.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 04) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 13s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 04) at 5PM.
Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
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Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Thu 28th Mar) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 15s |
Best Surf | 5PM (Sat 30th Mar) | 6ft (1.8m) 13s |
Most Powerful | 11PM (Thu 4th Apr) | 15ft (4.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cardiff Reef over the next 12 days.
Thu 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 01 | Tuesday 02 | Wednesday 03 | Thursday 04 | Friday 05 | Saturday 06 | Sunday 07 | Monday 08 | Tue 09 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Period(s) (?) | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 19 | 13 | 14 | 18 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 18 | 18 |
Wave (?)Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Energy (?) | 234 | 163 | 229 | 239 | 178 | 243 | 1138 | 1200 | 1962 | 1437 | 260 | 134 | 181 | 217 | 80 | 46 | 96 | 69 | 93 | 111 | 227 | 1076 | 3236 | 1845 | 647 | 227 | 91 | 220 | 61 | 130 | 190 | 189 | 422 | 220 | 123 | 178 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- off | on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | glass | on | on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | glass | cross | cross- on | glass | cross | cross- on | on | cross- on | on | glass | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 11:14PM 2.00 | 12:36PM 1.35 | 11:41PM 1.97 | 1:59PM 1.23 | 12:18AM 1.92 | 1:19AM 1.86 | 3:03AM 1.83 | 7:26PM 1.49 | 4:47AM 1.90 | 7:30PM 1.62 | 6:01AM 2.01 | 7:50PM 1.77 | 7:01AM 2.10 | 8:14PM 1.94 | 7:55AM 2.15 | 8:42PM 2.11 | 8:47AM 2.12 | 9:12PM 2.26 | 9:38AM 2.03 | 9:44PM 2.35 | 10:29AM 1.89 | |||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 4:50PM 0.98 | 6:24AM 0.59 | 4:59PM 1.08 | 7:22AM 0.64 | 4:53PM 1.17 | 8:46AM 0.66 | 10:27AM 0.60 | 11:40AM 0.48 | 10:49PM 1.39 | 12:30PM 0.35 | 12:12AM 1.21 | 1:11PM 0.25 | 1:08AM 0.97 | 1:47PM 0.21 | 1:57AM 0.72 | 2:23PM 0.24 | 2:44AM 0.48 | 2:57PM 0.33 | 3:31AM 0.29 | 3:30PM 0.47 | 4:19AM 0.17 | |||||||||||||||
Thu 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 01 | Tuesday 02 | Wednesday 03 | Thursday 04 | Friday 05 | Saturday 06 | Sunday 07 | Monday 08 | Tue 09 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sunrise | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:24 |
Sunset | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:08 | - | - | 7:08 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:10 | - | - | 7:12 | - | - | 7:12 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:14 | - | - | 7:14 | - | - |
Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | 2 | 17 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 5 | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | - | 1 | 2 | - | 2 | - | - | 2 | 10 | 2 | 1 | - | - |
Temp. °C | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 |
Feels °C (?) | 11 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 42mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Sat afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the SSE by Fri night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the W by Thu night). | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. |
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Information about the Cardiff Reef Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Cardiff Reef provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Cardiff Reef can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Cardiff Reef surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Cardiff Reef) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Cardiff Reef may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Cardiff Reef is 3 km (2 miles) from the city of Encinitas. If you plan a vacation in San Diego County, look for hotels and other accommodation in Encinitas. Encinitas has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.