Carlsbad State Beach
4.6ft·beginner-intermediate
Carlsbad, CA
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Carlsbad, CA
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Explore forecastValid Wed 1:00 PM America/Los_Angeles · Source updated Wed 10:51 AM · Computed Wed 11:53 AM · CDIP, NOAA NWS, NOAA COOPS, NOAA CO-OPS
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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 | 3.1 ft | — | 2.8 ft @ 15s WSW (1.6 ft @ 13s SSW) | 5 mph E | 4.3 ft · Falling | 100% |
| 4:00 AM | 2.8 ft | — | 2.5 ft @ 15s SW (1.7 ft @ 13s SSW) | 5 mph NE | 4.2 ft · Rising | 100% |
| 7:00 AM | 2.8 ft | — | 2.5 ft @ 15s SW (1.9 ft @ 13s SSW) | 6 mph ENE | 6.5 ft · Rising | 99% |
| 10:00 AM | 2.9 ft | — | 2.6 ft @ 15s WSW (1.9 ft @ 13s SSW) | 5 mph WSW | 7 ft · Falling | 100% |
| 1:00 PM | 2.9 ft | Best window | 2.6 ft @ 15s WSW (2 ft @ 13s SSW) | 9 mph WNW | 4 ft · Falling | 99% |
| 4:00 PM | 3.4 ft | — | 2.6 ft @ 10s W (2 ft @ 13s SSW) | 5 mph W | 1.3 ft · Falling | 92% |
| 7:00 PM | 3.4 ft | — | 2.6 ft @ 9s W (2 ft @ 13s SSW) | 0 mph | 2.5 ft · Rising | 91% |
| 10:00 PM | 3.4 ft | — | 2.6 ft @ 9s W (2 ft @ 13s SSW) | 5 mph E | 4.6 ft · Rising | 89% |
Northwest to west swells in the 3-6 foot range with light east or offshore winds. Mid-tide on the drop is prime—the reef is too shallow at low tide and the wave mushburgers at high tide. Clean fall and winter mornings with light Santa Ana winds produce the best sessions.
Selected day: 2026-11-11 · America/Los_Angeles
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