Tamarack
3.2ft·intermediate
Carlsbad, CA
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Carlsbad, CA
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Explore forecastValid Wed 2:14 PM America/Los_Angeles · Computed Wed 12:08 PM
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Latest daily forecast · Wed, Nov 11 · America/Los_Angeles. Separate from the selected day above.
| Time | Surf | Quiver call | Swell | Wind | Tide | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:00 AM | 5.3 ft | — | 3.1 ft @ 15s WSW (1.6 ft @ 13s SSW) | 4 mph ESE | 4.3 ft · Falling | 99% |
| 4:00 AM | 4.8 ft | — | 2.8 ft @ 16s WSW (1.7 ft @ 13s SSW) | 6 mph ENE | 4.2 ft · Rising | 100% |
| 7:00 AM | 4.3 ft | — | 2.5 ft @ 15s W (1.9 ft @ 13s SSW) | 5 mph E | 6.5 ft · Rising | 100% |
| 10:00 AM | 4.3 ft | — | 2.5 ft @ 15s W (1.9 ft @ 13s SSW) | 5 mph WSW | 7 ft · Falling | 99% |
| 1:00 PM | 4.7 ft | — | 2.5 ft @ 10s W (2 ft @ 13s SSW) | 9 mph NW | 4 ft · Falling | 92% |
| 4:00 PM | 4.7 ft | — | 2.6 ft @ 10s W (2 ft @ 13s SSW) | 5 mph W | 1.3 ft · Falling | 91% |
| 7:00 PM | 4.8 ft | — | 2.6 ft @ 9s W (2 ft @ 13s SSW) | 0 mph | 2.5 ft · Rising | 89% |
| 10:00 PM | 4.8 ft | — | 2.6 ft @ 9s W (2 ft @ 13s SSW) | 5 mph E | 4.6 ft · Rising | 88% |
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: 2026-11-11 · America/Los_Angeles
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