Tamarack
3.2ft·intermediate
Carlsbad, CA
62
Carlsbad, CA
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Explore forecastValid Thu 2:00 PM America/Los_Angeles · Source updated Thu 11:50 AM · Computed Thu 1:19 PM · CDIP, NOAA NWS, NOAA COOPS, NOAA CO-OPS
Forecast accuracy & methodologyToday by time
Latest daily forecast · Thu, Oct 22 · America/Los_Angeles. Separate from the selected day above.
| Time | Surf | Quiver call | Swell | Wind | Tide | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2:00 AM | 5.9 ft | — | 3.4 ft @ 16s SSW (1.4 ft @ 9s WNW) | 10 mph W | 0.8 ft · Rising | 100% |
| 5:00 AM | 6.3 ft | — | 3.6 ft @ 17s SSW (1.4 ft @ 9s WNW) | 5 mph W | 3.4 ft · Rising | 100% |
| 8:00 AM | 6.3 ft | — | 3.6 ft @ 17s SSW (1.4 ft @ 9s WNW) | 4 mph WSW | 4.8 ft · Falling | 99% |
| 11:00 AM | 5.8 ft | — | 3.3 ft @ 16s SSW (1.3 ft @ 11s WSW) | 5 mph SW | 2.7 ft · Falling | 100% |
| 2:00 PM | 5.8 ft | Best window | 3.3 ft @ 16s SSW (1.4 ft @ 11s WSW) | 9 mph W | 1.4 ft · Rising | 99% |
| 5:00 PM | 5.8 ft | — | 2.6 ft @ 12s SSW (1.2 ft @ 9s WSW) | 11 mph WNW | 3.4 ft · Rising | 92% |
| 8:00 PM | 5.8 ft | — | 2.7 ft @ 12s SSW (1.2 ft @ 8s W) | 5 mph W | 4.6 ft · Falling | 91% |
| 11:00 PM | 5.6 ft | — | 2.7 ft @ 12s SSW (1.1 ft @ 8s W) | 5 mph NW | 2.2 ft · Falling | 89% |
Carlsbad State Beach performs best on a clean west to west-northwest swell in the 3-5 foot range with light offshore winds. A medium incoming tide creates the most consistent wave faces across the multiple peaks. The long, straight coastline means it's exposed to wind, so early morning sessions before the sea breeze are essential.
Selected day: 2026-10-22 · America/Los_Angeles
