Moonlight State Beach is a beach break in Encinitas, CA, covered by a free live cam from Moonlight Beach Rental.
About the Break
Moonlight (D Street) is a sandy beach break with a wide, gently sloping shore, popular with beginners, bodyboarders, and volleyball players as much as surfers, and a fairly reliable summer south-swell spot. As a sand-bottom beach break, it’s generally well suited to longboarders, intermediate surfers, and anyone working on their pop-up — more forgiving than reef or point breaks, without a sharp takeoff zone or fixed hazard.
Surf Etiquette at Beach Breaks
Beach breaks tend to be more forgiving on etiquette than reef or point breaks: because the sandbars shift and there’s rarely one single best takeoff spot, the lineup is usually more spread out and less territorial. Still, the basics apply everywhere — the surfer closest to the peak has right of way, don’t drop in on someone already riding a wave, and take a moment to watch the lineup before paddling out if you’re new to it. Every break has its regulars, and a little patience goes a long way.
About the Cam Host
The cam is provided by Moonlight Beach Rental, a beachfront vacation-rental property at 230 4th Street, Encinitas, California, bookable directly or via Airbnb/VRBO. Watch Live Cam →
Location & Access
Moonlight State Beach sits on the Pacific coast in Encinitas, San Diego County, California. See the California surf guide for the full regional picture →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Moonlight State Beach surf cam free to watch? Yes — every cam in the directory is free and public, no login required.
Where exactly is the camera? At Moonlight Beach Rental in Encinitas, CA — see the map above.
Are there other free surf cams nearby? Yes — see Nearby Live Cams below.
Nearby Live Cams
- D Street — 0.0 mi — Beach break
- Cardiff Reef — 1.0 mi — Reef break
- Terramar Point — 1.3 mi — Point break
- Torrey Pines State Beach — 1.7 mi — Beach break
- 17th St., Del Mar — 1.7 mi — Beach break