Tamarack
3.9
(19 reviews)·intermediate
·beach·Carlsbad, CABreak
Beach Break
Skill
Intermediate
Rating
3.9
Reviews
19
✓jetty
✓parking
Jetty rip on bigger sets; keep an eye downcoast drift
About This Spot
**Tamarack State Beach** features two warm-water jetties creating decent sandbars rated 6/10. River provides water movement for sandbar formation.
Local Knowledge
Insider tips from local surfers
Spot Summary
Break Type
beach
Best Swell
S–WNW
Best Wind / Tide
E / 2–4 ft
Amenities
Parking
Restrooms
Showers
Hazards
- Rip currents
- Rocks near low tide
- Localism varies by peak
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