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.
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Lineup Insights
The Wave
Works on steady W-NW groundswells with light E-NE offshore winds.
Mid to low tides tend to open the reef and sand peaks while strong onshore W winds quickly bloat and close the face.
Lineup Guide
Steep shorebreak, occasional hidden rocks and a persistent rip mean sit-back awareness and exits matter more than at wider beaches.
Respect the local peak and watch for submerged hazards during lower tidal stages.
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