Carlsbad State Beach Tide Chart & Surf Windows
High Tide1:00 PM5.0 ft
Low Tide7:00 PM1.0 ft
Rising
Carlsbad, CA
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: 2026-09-15 · America/Los_Angeles
Current tide and upcoming tide cycle · separate from the selected day.
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.
