Carlsbad State Beach
2.5ft·beginner-intermediate
Carlsbad, CA
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Carlsbad, CA
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Explore forecastValid Sun 6:46 AM America/Los_Angeles · Computed Sat 9:14 PM
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Latest daily forecast · Sat, Sep 26 · America/Los_Angeles. Separate from the selected day above.
| Time | Surf | Quiver callSign in | Swell | Wind | Tide | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2:00 AM | 3 ft | — | 2.9 ft @ 10s SSW (0.7 ft @ 18s SSW) | 0 mph SW | 1.2 ft · Rising | 95% |
| 5:00 AM | 3.2 ft | — | 3.1 ft @ 10s SSW (0.6 ft @ 18s S) | 2 mph E | 3.7 ft · Rising | 94% |
| 8:00 AM | 2.6 ft | — | 2.5 ft @ 13s SSW (0.6 ft @ 18s S) | 2 mph SE | 4.6 ft · Rising | 100% |
| 11:00 AM | 2.7 ft | — | 2.4 ft @ 14s SSW (1.4 ft @ 6s W) | 9 mph WSW | 3.3 ft · Falling | 100% |
| 2:00 PM | 2.7 ft | — | 2.4 ft @ 14s SSW (1.2 ft @ 7s WNW) | 8 mph WNW | 1.3 ft · Falling | 99% |
| 5:00 PM | 2.7 ft | — | 2.5 ft @ 14s SSW (1.2 ft @ 7s WNW) | 7 mph WNW | 1.4 ft · Rising | 100% |
| 8:00 PM | 2.4 ft | — | 2.4 ft @ 13s SSW (1.4 ft @ 6s WNW) | 0 mph SW | 4.4 ft · Rising | 100% |
| 11:00 PM | 2.4 ft | — | 2.4 ft @ 13s SSW (1.5 ft @ 6s WNW) | 5 mph W | 3.7 ft · Falling | 99% |
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: 2026-09-26 · America/Los_Angeles
