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    Carlsbad Surf Report Today: Conditions at 4 Beaches | Quiver
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    Best Surf Beaches in Carlsbad

    3.9·29 reviews
    4 beaches

    Surf Report Today

    Updated 1h ago
    Poor Conditions

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    Best of 4 Carlsbad spots

    Tamarack

    Surf score

    8/100

    Wave

    3.1 ft

    Wind

    Moderate

    Condition

    Poor Conditions

    Long-period swell, moderate winds

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    Featured Beaches

    4 spots

    Carlsbad State Beach

    Beginner friendly

    Carlsbad State Beach is a beach break in Carlsbad, CA. It is suited for beginner-intermediate surfers. Watch out for rip currents, pollution.

    Tamarack

    Intermediate

    Tamarack State Beach features two warm-water jetties creating decent sandbars rated 6/10. River provides water movement for sandbar formation.

    Terramar Point

    Intermediate

    Terramar Point represents rare North San Diego County point break rated 6/10 but fickle. Rocky reef extending 200-300 feet produces long lefts (longest in SoCal potential) and rights.

    Ponto

    Beginner friendly

    Ponto (South Carlsbad State Beach) benefits from Army Corps jetties at Batiquitos Lagoon, rated 7/10 for punchy beachbreak quality.

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    Featured Beaches(4)

    Carlsbad State Beach

    Beginner friendly

    Carlsbad State Beach is a beach break in Carlsbad, CA. It is suited for beginner-intermediate surfers. Watch out for rip currents, pollution.

    Tamarack

    Intermediate

    Tamarack State Beach features two warm-water jetties creating decent sandbars rated 6/10. River provides water movement for sandbar formation.

    Terramar Point

    Intermediate

    Terramar Point represents rare North San Diego County point break rated 6/10 but fickle. Rocky reef extending 200-300 feet produces long lefts (longest in SoCal potential) and rights.

    Ponto

    Beginner friendly

    Ponto (South Carlsbad State Beach) benefits from Army Corps jetties at Batiquitos Lagoon, rated 7/10 for punchy beachbreak quality.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    About surfing in Carlsbad

    Carlsbad has 4 surf spots. They break down by skill level: 2 intermediate.
    The top-ranked surf spots in Carlsbad are: 1. Carlsbad State Beach (3.9/5), 2. Tamarack (4.0/5), 3. Terramar Point (4.0/5). Rankings are based on community ratings, reviews, and recent surf intel.
    Carlsbad's surf spots are generally suited for intermediate to advanced surfers. Beginners should check individual spot reports for days with smaller, mellower conditions.
    Water temperatures in the area range from 55-72°F. In summer, spring suit or 3/2mm is typical. In winter, bring 4/3mm.

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    Tamarack
    3.1 ft
    Moderate
    Poor
    Terramar Point3.8 ftModeratePoor
    Ponto3.6 ftModeratePoor
    Carlsbad State Beach3.4 ftModeratePoor
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