High surf, city service updates, and safety reminders shape Encinitas Friday

Encinitas heads into the weekend with changing coastal conditions and a handful of city updates residents may want on their radar.

High surf advisory in effect

A high surf advisory is in place starting late Friday morning and continuing through early Sunday. West-facing beaches are expected to see larger sets, stronger rip currents, and localized beach erosion.

City officials are urging caution near coastal bluffs and jetties, especially during high tide cycles. Beachgoers are advised to keep a safe distance from the water’s edge and avoid climbing on rocks.

Upcoming city service outages

The city’s online Customer Self Service system will be offline from the afternoon of February 12 through the morning of February 17. During that window, residents will not be able to submit records requests, uploads, or certain permit-related tasks online.

City staff recommend completing time-sensitive requests before the outage or planning to submit them once systems are restored.

City Hall closure for Presidents’ Day

Encinitas City Hall will be closed on Monday, February 16, in observance of Presidents’ Day. Regular hours are scheduled to resume Tuesday morning.

Some counter services already operate on alternating Friday schedules, so residents are encouraged to double-check hours before heading in.

Parking rules near crosswalks still a focus

The city continues its local rollout of California’s daylighting law, which restricts parking within 20 feet of crosswalks to improve visibility and pedestrian safety. Crews are adjusting curbs and signage at select intersections.

Drivers are reminded that painted curbs are not required for enforcement, and violations can result in citations.

Sources

• https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?CityName=Encinitas
• https://www.encinitasca.gov/government/departments/development-services
• https://www.encinitasca.gov/government/departments/engineering/traffic-engineering/ab-413-daylighting-law