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Cardiff Reef Surf Forecast
/ CAL – San Diego County (71 breaks) / California (404 breaks) /
Cardiff Reef surfForecast / CAL – San Diego County / USA
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Wednesday 22 Jan 2025 PST
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 Wednesday (Jan 22) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Cardiff Reef in the next 12 days are 0.7m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jan 22) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Thursday (Jan 23) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Wed 22nd Jan) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Wed 22nd Jan) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Wed 22nd Jan) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cardiff Reef over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 18 | 18 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 10 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 5 | 6 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 |
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| Energy (?) | 213 | 207 | 102 | 96 | 65 | 65 | 60 | 89 | 94 | 81 | 77 | 95 | 130 | 130 | 84 | 38 | 28 | 18 | 51 | 50 | 34 | 42 | 42 | 17 | 35 | 34 | 35 | 14 | 24 | 28 | 72 | 152 | 128 | 95 | 56 | 40 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | on | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | glass | on | glass | glass | on | glass | cross- off | cross- on | glass | glass | cross- on | glass | glass | cross- on | off | glass | cross- on | glass | cross- off | on | glass |
High Tide / height (m) | 6:02PM 1.20 | 4:01AM 1.83 | 7:22PM 1.29 | 4:54AM 1.92 | 7:50PM 1.37 | 5:41AM 2.04 | 8:14PM 1.44 | 6:24AM 2.17 | 8:37PM 1.49 | 7:04AM 2.30 | 9:02PM 1.55 | 7:43AM 2.40 | 9:29PM 1.61 | 8:23AM 2.44 | 9:58PM 1.68 | 9:03AM 2.40 | 10:29PM 1.75 | 9:45AM 2.29 | 11:02PM 1.83 | 10:29AM 2.09 | 11:38PM 1.90 | 11:20AM 1.83 | 12:19AM 1.95 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:15AM 0.85 | 8:05PM 1.18 | 12:09PM 0.67 | 9:48PM 1.26 | 12:49PM 0.50 | 11:07PM 1.27 | 1:23PM 0.35 | 12:01AM 1.23 | 1:56PM 0.21 | 12:46AM 1.16 | 2:28PM 0.10 | 1:27AM 1.08 | 3:00PM 0.03 | 2:08AM 1.00 | 3:33PM 0.01 | 2:52AM 0.93 | 4:05PM 0.06 | 3:39AM 0.87 | 4:37PM 0.17 | 4:31AM 0.84 | 5:09PM 0.33 | 5:30AM 0.82 | 5:42PM 0.53 | |||||||||||||
Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 01 | Sunday 02 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:50 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:10 | - | - | 5:12 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:14 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:19 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:21 | - | - | 5:22 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 20 | 19 | 19 | 24 | 22 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 18 |
| Feels °C (?) | 14 | 15 | 14 | 19 | 17 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Fri 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.
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