Leucadia State Beach today
- Beach day Not today Poor beach day · 3/10
- Tide now 3.0 ft ↓ falling · low 4:37 am (2.3 ft)
- Best time to fish 5:50–6:30 pm good day · 7/10
- Waves · water 2.8 ft · 75 °F slight · 12.3 s from the southwest
- Wind · air 1 mph · 67 °F from the NW, gusts 2 · partly cloudy
- Sun 7:05 am–6:00 pm 10 h 55 min of daylight
- Moon 83% · 9:02 pm waning gibbous · rises at 9:02 pm
- Best time to dive 10:10 am–12:10 pm good day · 8/10
Today in Leucadia State Beach there are high tides at 12:25 am (3.5 ft) and 11:12 am (6.3 ft) and low tides at 4:37 am and 6:54 pm. Tide coefficient 78. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 4:37 am. The sun rises at 7:05 am and sets at 6:00 pm: 10 h 55 min of daylight. The moon is 83% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 9:02 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:36 am to 4:36 am and from 3:08 pm to 5:08 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is slight, with 2.8 ft waves. There's a light air from the northwest (1 mph). Partly cloudy, 67 °F.
Beach day in Leucadia State Beach
Is it a beach day?
Rip current risk today: moderate · tomorrow: high (NWS)
Dangerous rip currents are possible: swim only near a lifeguard and follow the flags. If one pulls you out, swim parallel to the shore.
- Feels like 72 °F: mild
- Onshore breeze (12 mph)
- UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 75 °F (nice)
- Low tide at 6:54 pm: more sand
- Cloudy (88% cloud cover)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 2.8 ft
2.8 ft waves every 13 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 75 °F
Nice for swimming.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 4 · SPF 30
Max UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 12 mph
Onshore breeze (12 mph).
- Tide & sand 4:37 am
Low tide at 4:37 am and 6:54 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 12:25 am and 11:12 am.
We don't have data on jellyfish, sargassum or beach closures: ask the lifeguard or check with the local beach authority. How it works · The next 7 days
About Leucadia State BeachThe beach
2.3 mi from Encinitas. Tides, weather and sun in Encinitas →
- Parking
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Beaches near Leucadia State Beach
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- Grandview Surf Beach 0.8 mi · N
- Restrooms
- Parking
- South Ponto 1.2 mi · N
- Lifeguard
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Ponto Beach 2.8 mi · N
- Lifeguard
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Cardiff State Beach 2.9 mi · S
- Lifeguard
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
- The Dark Side 4.9 mi · N
- Tabletops 5.2 mi · S
- Lifeguard
- Parking
- Tamarack Beach 6.1 mi · NW
- Lifeguard
- Restrooms
- Parking
Water quality: check the official beach advisories for California (California State Water Resources Control Board).
Named beaches within 6.2 mi, nearest first. Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date. View on OpenStreetMap · Add or fix on OpenStreetMap
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Fishing in Leucadia State Beach today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 6:54 pm
- Sunset at 6:00 pm, golden hour from 5:26 pm
- Steady pressure (29.91 inHg), light onshore wind (7 mph) and some swell (2.8 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 78 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 5:50 pm to 6:30 pm, combines the 6:54 pm low tide, sunset, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 10:40 am to 11:40 am, with the 11:12 am high tide, moonset, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 3:40 am to 4:40 am, with the 4:37 am low tide, a major period and some swell.
Species with the most records nearby: kelp bass, California halibut, barred sand bass and white seabass. What you can catch
Tides in Leucadia State Beach
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 12:25 am 3.5 ft · coef. 78
- ▼ Next low tide 4:37 am 2.3 ft
- ▲ High tide 11:12 am 6.3 ft · coef. 72
- ▼ Low tide 6:54 pm -0.5 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 2 h 15 min to low tide at 4:37 am.
Tide coefficient 78 for the 12:25 am high tide and 72 for the 11:12 am high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 6.8 ft between the highest high and the lowest low: a large range for this place. 70 is an average tide here; 90 and above means spring tides; below 45, neap tides. What is the tide coefficient?
2026 extremes: the highest tide of the year is on July 13 (7.1 ft) and the lowest, on January 3 (-1.9 ft).
Mixed: two high and two low tides a day, but of quite different heights.
Heights above mean lower low water (MLLW), the zero of US nautical charts. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. MLLW
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month came from October 8 to 9 (coefficient 102, 5.5 ft range). The smallest, on October 17 (coefficient 22, 3.5 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Thu 29 | 7:05 am · 6:00 pm | High tide 12:25 am · 3.5 ft | Low tide 4:37 am · 2.3 ft | High tide 11:12 am · 6.3 ft | Low tide 6:54 pm · -0.5 ft | Coef. 78 | 83% | Major periods 2:36 am · 3:08 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:06 am · 5:59 pm | High tide 1:47 am · 3.3 ft | Low tide 5:25 am · 2.7 ft | High tide 12:07 pm · 5.8 ft | Low tide 8:06 pm · -0.3 ft | Coef. 64 | 73% | Major periods 3:40 am · 4:11 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:07 am · 5:59 pm | High tide 3:27 am · 3.4 ft | Low tide 6:43 am · 3.0 ft | High tide 1:20 pm · 5.3 ft | Low tide 9:22 pm · -0.1 ft | Coef. 54 | 62% | Major periods 4:42 am · 5:11 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:08 am · 4:58 pm | High tide 3:48 am · 3.7 ft | Low tide 7:52 am · 3.1 ft | High tide 1:53 pm · 4.9 ft | Low tide 9:32 pm · 0.0 ft | Coef. 53 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:39 am · 5:06 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:08 am · 4:57 pm | High tide 4:39 am · 4.1 ft | Low tide 9:47 am · 2.6 ft | High tide 3:27 pm · 4.7 ft | Low tide 10:29 pm · 0.2 ft | Coef. 62 | 39% | Major periods 5:31 am · 5:56 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:09 am · 4:56 pm | High tide 5:17 am · 4.6 ft | Low tide 11:03 am · 1.9 ft | High tide 4:46 pm · 4.6 ft | Low tide 11:16 pm · 0.4 ft | Coef. 73 | 29% | Major periods 6:20 am · 6:43 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:10 am · 4:55 pm | High tide 5:49 am · 5.0 ft | Low tide 11:59 am · 1.2 ft | High tide 5:50 pm · 4.5 ft | Low tide 11:54 pm · 0.6 ft | Coef. 82 | 20% | Major periods 7:05 am · 7:27 pm | Medium |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above MLLW. Major periods: start time; they last 2 hours. Activity: based on the moon phase and the solunar periods.
Where this tide comes from
Leucadia State Beach has no station of its own, so we use the tide at La Jolla (Scripps Institution Wharf, NOAA), 14 mi away. On the open coast the difference is usually a few minutes and inches; inside estuaries, rivers and enclosed bays it can be much larger.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Leucadia State Beach
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.4 ft
- Significant2.8 ft
- Highest expectedHighest5.4 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 5.4 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 5.4 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces west and the wind comes in from the sea at an angle: a bit more surf at the shore and drift along the coast, toward land.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Monday 2: 6.0 ft with a period of 8 s, from the west-southwest (moderate).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water warms over the next few days: about 76.8 °F by Wednesday 4.
Satellite: NASA MUR (JPL MUR MEaSUREs, PO.DAAC), doi:10.5067/GHGMR-4FJ04. Sources and licenses
Water temperature →Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 2:23 am (local time).
Nearest buoy
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station 46274, courtesy of CDIP (Coastal Data Information Program, Scripps Institution of Oceanography), via the NOAA National Data Buoy Center.
Surf in Leucadia State Beach today
Surf today
Good- 2.3–3.5 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 2.3 ft swell at 13 s from the south-southwest, clean
- Almost no wind (1 mph): glassy water
- Rising tide (high tide at 11:12 am)
Rip current risk today: moderate · tomorrow: high (NWS)
Dangerous rip currents are possible: swim only near a lifeguard and follow the flags. If one pulls you out, swim parallel to the shore.
Surf height from the NWS, today: 2.0–4.0 ft
- Light: First light 6:40 am · sunrise 7:05 am · sunset 6:00 pm · last light 6:26 pm
- Tide: high 12:25 am (3.5 ft), low 4:37 am (2.3 ft), high 11:12 am (6.3 ft) and low 6:54 pm (-0.5 ft). Every break has its own tide: some work at low tide and others at high tide. The tide doesn’t change the score here.
- Water at 74.7 °F: a rash guard or a neoprene top.
- Energy: 155 kJ · Medium power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 7:00 am to 11:00 am, has a good size, a clean swell and glassy water. 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm also works, with a good size and a clean swell.
An estimate for this stretch of coast, not for a specific break: every beach or reef works its own way (its tide, bottom and angle). Check it when you get there.
Diving in Leucadia State Beach today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (11:12 am): little current from 10:50 am to 11:40 am
- 2.3 ft swell at 13 s from the south-southwest: some surge on the bottom
- Light onshore wind (8 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the north, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 12:25 am (11:50 pm–1:10 am), low tide 4:37 am (3:50–5:20 am), high tide 11:12 am (10:50–11:40 am) and low tide 6:54 pm (6:30–7:20 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. Swell (up to 2.3 ft at 13 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 74.7 °F: a 3 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:26 pm. Waning gibbous (83%), rising at 9:02 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 10:10 am to 12:10 pm, combines slack water at high tide, light wind, weak current and the sun high, though with some swell.
Slack water comes from the tide: in inlets, channels and between islands the water can keep running for an hour or two after. Ask the local dive shop.
Never dive alone and check with the local dive shop: this rating is a guide, not a substitute for a professional.
Dive sites, wrecks and dive shops nearby
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- Carlsbad 1.5 mi
- Oceanside 1 Center 10 mi
- Swami's State Marine Conservation Area 3.2 mi
- San Diego-La Jolla Underwater Park 11 mi
- North County Scuba Center 1.6 mi
- Semper DIVE 4.1 mi
- Exos Dive 7.8 mi
- San Diego Divers 12 mi
- Unified Team Diving 12 mi
Within 12 mi. Some may be missing or closed; marine reserves usually need a permit. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Wreck and reef positions are approximate and not for navigation; a wreck’s depth runs from the top of the hull to the seabed.
Sites: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Artificial reefs: NOAA and BOEM (MarineCadastre.gov), a U.S. Government work.
Weather in Leucadia State Beach
Now in Leucadia State Beach
- Low / high
- 64 / 71 °F
- Rain
- 0.01 in · 9%
- Clouds
- 79%
- Humidity
- 77%
- Dew pointDew point
- 60 °F
- Visibility
- 12 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Moderate · 59
- Saharan dust
- No
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling · now Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Falling now (−0.03 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.04 inHg. Falling pressure: anglers say fish feed more before the change. Fast changes, either way, tend to affect fishing.
Today, hour by hourHour by hour
Bars: mean wind. Dashed line: gusts. Arrows point where the wind blows to.
| Time | 12:00 am | 3:00 am | 6:00 am | 9:00 am | 12:00 pm | 3:00 pm | 6:00 pm | 9:00 pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Overcast | Light drizzle |
| Temperature | 67° | 67° | 67° | 68° | 71° | 70° | 68° | 65° |
| Wind (mph) | 1 NNW | 0 NNW | 3 WNW | 1 ESE | 9 SSW | 11 SW | 7 SW | 4 WSW |
| Gusts | 2 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 13 | 9 | 6 |
| Waves | 2.8 ft | 2.8 ft | 2.7 ft | 2.7 ft | 2.7 ft | 2.8 ft | 2.8 ft | 2.8 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.01 in |
- 3:00 am 67° 0 NNW 2.8 ft
- 6:00 am 67° 3 WNW 2.7 ft
- 9:00 am 68° 1 ESE 2.7 ft
- 12:00 pm 71° 9 SSW 2.7 ft
- 3:00 pm 70° 11 SW 2.8 ft
- 6:00 pm 68° 7 SW 2.8 ft
- 9:00 pm 65° 4 WSW 2.8 ft
- 12:00 am 64° 5 SW 2.9 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 64 / 71 °F | 12 mph SW | 2.9 ft | 12:25 am · 11:12 am | |
| Fri 30 | 62 / 69 °F | 8 mph SSW | 3.2 ft | 1:47 am · 12:07 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 60 / 69 °F | 6 mph SE | 3.3 ft | 3:27 am · 1:20 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 61 / 69 °F | 13 mph NW | 6.0 ft | 3:48 am · 1:53 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 58 / 72 °F | 8 mph N | 6.0 ft | 4:39 am · 3:27 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 58 / 73 °F | 7 mph NNW | 3.5 ft | 5:17 am · 4:46 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 58 / 73 °F | 8 mph NW | 2.9 ft | 5:49 am · 5:50 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 58 / 72 °F | 7 mph NW | 2.6 ft | 6:19 am · 6:45 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 59 / 71 °F | 8 mph NW | 6.6 ft | 6:47 am · 7:34 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 58 / 71 °F | 8 mph NNW | 7.9 ft | 7:13 am · 8:19 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 58 / 73 °F | 7 mph NNW | 5.8 ft | 7:39 am · 9:03 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 56 / 72 °F | 5 mph N | 5.2 ft | 8:04 am · 9:45 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 57 / 72 °F | 6 mph NNE | 5.1 ft | 8:31 am · 10:30 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 60 / 71 °F | 9 mph NNW | 6.8 ft | 8:59 am · 11:20 pm |
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 62° / 69° 3.2 ft
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 60° / 69° 3.3 ft
- Sun 1 Light rain 61° / 69° 6.0 ft
- Mon 2 Mainly clear 58° / 72° 6.0 ft
- Tue 3 Mainly clear 58° / 73° 3.5 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 58° / 73° 2.9 ft
- Thu 5 Partly cloudy 58° / 72° 2.6 ft
Each day comes from the best model covering this spot: regional ones first (HRRR and NBM in the U.S., AROME, ICON-EU), then ECMWF; day 16, NOAA GFS. Waves: Météo-France up to day 10, then ECMWF WAM, coarser and further offshore. High tides: our own tide calculation.
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (72 °F). Climate by month →
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 2:23 am (local time).
The sun in Leucadia State Beach
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:10 am
- Full dark 6:55 pm
- Civil dawn 6:40 am
- Civil dusk 6:26 pm
- Solar noon 12:33 pm (43° high)
- Daylight 10 h 55 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:26 pm
- Full dark 6:55 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,327,690 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Leucadia State Beach
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,837 mi away and looks 32′ 43″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 2:36–4:36 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 3:08–5:08 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:45–11:45 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:32–9:32 pm Minor · moonrise · medium activity
According to solunar theory, fish feed more when the moon passes overhead or underfoot (major periods, about 2 h) and when it rises or sets (minor periods, 1 h). It works best around new and full moon.
Upcoming moon phases
2026 moon calendar →- Last quarter Sun, Nov 1 · 12:29 pmNov 1 in 3 days
- New moon Sun, Nov 8 · 11:03 pmNov 8 in 10 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 3:48 amNov 17 in 19 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 6:54 amNov 24 in 26 days
Next perigee (the moon at its closest to Earth): November 25, 223,281 mi away.
Where to fish in Leucadia State Beach
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Jetty 5.7 mi
- Encino Public Fishing Area 5.5 mi
- Boat ramp 5.3 mi
- Boat ramp 5.7 mi
- Marina 4.1 mi
- Hatch - Premium Fly Fishing Reels 6.9 mi
- Pacific Coast Bait & Tackle 7.6 mi
- Angler's Tackle 8.3 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Spots: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Overture Maps.
Water depth
Deepens quicklyThe bottom deepens quickly: 33 ft of water 0.3 mi from shore. It reaches 164 ft at 1.3 mi.
From the shoreline out to sea, heading west.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep950 ft
- 33 ft deep0.3 mi
- 66 ft deep0.65 mi
- 164 ft deep1.3 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. 33 ft of water just 0.3 mi from shore: a good cast reaches deep water. Current and surf hit harder here.
- Swimming. The water gets deeper little by little, but a few dozen yards out you can no longer stand.
- Diving. Shore diving works here: 33 ft at 0.3 mi and 66 ft at 0.65 mi from shore.
Source: NOAA Southern California Coastal Relief Model (public domain), cells of about 100 ft; depth below mean sea level. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Tides near Leucadia State BeachTides nearby
- Encinitas2.3 mi
- Solana Beach5.7 mi
- Carlsbad6.7 mi
- Del Mar7.9 mi
- Oceanside9.7 mi
- Scripps Pier14 mi
- La Jolla15 mi
- Pacific Beach19 mi
- Mission Beach20 mi
- Ocean Beach (San Diego)23 mi
Leucadia State Beach at a glance
Questions about Leucadia State BeachQuestions
Where is Leucadia State Beach?
2.3 mi from Encinitas, in California (United States). The shore faces west.
What amenities does Leucadia State Beach have?
According to OpenStreetMap: parking. Some may be missing or out of date, so ask at the beach.
How clean is the water at Leucadia State Beach?
There's no open yearly bathing water rating in the US. Each state and territory monitors its beaches and posts an advisory when swimming isn't safe: check the official beach advisories for California (California State Water Resources Control Board).
What time is high tide today in Leucadia State Beach?
Today in Leucadia State Beach there are high tides at 12:25 am (3.5 ft) and 11:12 am (6.3 ft) and low tides at 4:37 am and 6:54 pm. Tide coefficient 78.
What time is sunset today in Leucadia State Beach?
At 6:00 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:26 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Leucadia State Beach?
At 7:06 am. First light comes at 6:11 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 83% illuminated. New moon on Sun, Nov 8 · 11:03 pm.
When are the next spring tides?
From November 9 to 11.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 2:36–4:36 am, Minor 10:45–11:45 am, Major 3:08–5:08 pm, Minor 8:32–9:32 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Leucadia State Beach?
Light drizzle, from 64 °F to 71 °F, with a light air from the northwest (1 mph) and a 9% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Leucadia State Beach?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.8 ft waves with a period of 12.3 s from the southwest. The water is 74.8 °F.
When is the best time to visit Leucadia State Beach?
The best time to visit Leucadia State Beach is from June to October: highs of 69 °F to 76 °F, barely 1 rainy day a month and 8 hours of sunshine a day.
Can I use this data for navigation?
No. These are predictions for fishing and leisure; for navigation, use the official publications.
Where this data comes from
Tide: NOAA station La Jolla (Scripps Institution Wharf) (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).