Departures · Encinitas Coast
LIVE CLOCKDock wisdom
Surf lessons are gentlest at Moonlight Beach on small summer south swells - skip if the surf is overhead.
Whale watching season peaks January through April for gray whales off the San Diego coast.
Most boat trips in this area depart from Oceanside Harbor, about 20 minutes north.
Cardiff Reef and the Encinitas bluffs are best explored by kayak at low tide in calm morning conditions.
fair winds
Operators are real local fixtures — confirm current sailing times and prices with each operator before you go. Countdowns run on the real local clock and the sunset sail time is computed from tonight’s actual sunset.
At Encinitas, the sun sets at 8:02 PM today — about 14h 20m of daylight. Sunrise was 5:43 AM. Live water temperature, surf height, UV index, wind and tide for Encinitas update at the top of the conditions page.