Surf spot

Encinitas - D Street

Forecast conditions and map view for Encinitas - D Street in USA, California, San Diego County. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: USA, California, San Diego County
Coordinates: 33.0458, -117.2969

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.7	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.6	0.7	0.7	0.9	1	0.8	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.7	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5
Wave direction	SSW	SSW	SW	SSW	SSW	SW	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	WSW	WSW	WNW	SSW	WNW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW
Wave period (s)	11.9	11.7	11.5	11.3	11.3	9.3	4.5	4.3	4.4	4.7	4.8	5	5	4.3	4.7	4.1	6.9	6	5.8	6.5	6.9	4.7	4.8	4.1	5.1	7.3	10.9	7.5	10.5	13.3	13.2	12.9	12.8	12.7	12.8	13.3	13	12.8	12.3	11.9	11.8	13.5	13.3	13.2	13.1	12.8	12.8	12.3	12.2	11.9	11.8	11.8	11.6	11.3	11.2	11.1
Wave energy (kJ)	147	142	130	126	117	76	16	18	22	30	33	35	31	17	18	15	49	64	64	50	44	18	15	11	14	23	51	23	51	81	94	91	104	101	110	110	114	111	123	117	120	99	95	94	93	76	75	81	80	71	65	64	61	58	58	56
Wind speed (km/h)	9.7	7.2	7.4	13.3	16.2	12.6	9.5	6.5	5.5	5.6	8.3	13.2	17.1	13.7	8.2	6.6	7.8	7.8	8	14.2	16.8	14.4	9.4	8.7	6.9	6.5	5.3	11.2	16.8	13.2	8.3	5.4	4.7	1.8	3.1	10.8	15.2	11.9	8.6	6	4.1	5.6	4.5	11.3	15.2	13.1	9.1	6.5	6	3.9	5.6	11.9	14.1	12.8	7.6	6.2
Wind direction	SCross	SSWCross-on	SSWCross	SWCross-on	SWCross-on	WSWOnshore	WOnshore	WOnshore	WSWOnshore	SWCross-on	SCross	SSWCross-on	SWCross-on	WSWOnshore	WSWOnshore	SWCross-on	SSWCross-on	SSWCross	SCross	SSWCross-on	SWCross-on	SWCross-on	SWCross-on	SWCross-on	SSWCross-on	SCross	SSWCross-on	SWCross-on	WSWCross-on	WSWOnshore	WOnshore	WSWOnshore	WGlassy	WGlassy	WSWGlassy	WSWOnshore	WOnshore	WOnshore	WNWOnshore	WNWOnshore	NWGlassy	NNWCross-on	NNWGlassy	WOnshore	WOnshore	WNWOnshore	NWCross-on	NWCross-on	NNWCross-on	NWGlassy	NWCross-on	WNWOnshore	WNWOnshore	WNWOnshore	WNWCross-on	NWCross-on

Encinitas – D Street is a classic North County San Diego surf spot located in Encinitas, California. It’s known for being a reliable beach break with a fun, playful character and easy access from town.

What it’s like

Type: Beach break
Wave character: Fast, punchy, and often a little sectiony, especially on smaller swells
Best conditions: Usually works best with clean, offshore winds and a solid but not overly huge swell
Crowds: Can get busy, especially when conditions are good, since it’s one of the more popular local breaks
Vibe: Lively local scene, surf-town feel, and convenient for a quick session

Surfing highlights

Can produce fun peaks and short, maneuverable rides
Good for surfers who like beach break waves with opportunities for snaps, cutbacks, and the occasional barrel on the right swell
Often considered a good spot for intermediate surfers, though beginners may surf it on smaller, gentler days

Things to know

The sandbars can shift a lot, so wave quality changes frequently
Tides and swell direction make a big difference
Parking and access are convenient, but it’s close enough to town that the lineup can fill up quickly

Overall

D Street is a solid, dependable Encinitas surf spot that offers fun beach break waves with a strong local surf culture. It’s not always the most refined wave in the area, but when conditions line up, it can be very entertaining.