Carlsbad State Beach
3ft·beginner-intermediate
Carlsbad, CA
72
Carlsbad, CA
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Explore forecastValid Thu 8:00 AM America/Los_Angeles · Source updated Wed 6:50 PM · Computed Wed 8:44 PM · CDIP, NOAA NWS, NOAA COOPS, Open-Meteo, NOAA CO-OPS
Forecast accuracy & methodologyToday by time
Latest daily forecast · Wed, Oct 7 · America/Los_Angeles. Separate from the selected day above.
| Time | Surf | Quiver callSign in | Swell | Wind | Tide | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2:00 AM | 2.2 ft | — | 2.2 ft @ 13s SSW (0.9 ft @ 19s SSW) | 4 mph SSE | -0.1 ft · Rising | 99% |
| 5:00 AM | 2.6 ft | — | 2.5 ft @ 12s S (0.9 ft @ 19s SW) | 0 mph SW | 2.7 ft · Rising | 100% |
| 8:00 AM | 2.7 ft | — | 2.4 ft @ 14s S (1 ft @ 18s SW) | 5 mph W | 5.1 ft · Falling | 100% |
| 11:00 AM | 2.7 ft | — | 2.4 ft @ 14s S (1.2 ft @ 17s SSW) | 5 mph W | 3 ft · Falling | 99% |
| 2:00 PM | 2.8 ft | — | 2.5 ft @ 14s S (1.4 ft @ 17s SSW) | 8 mph NW | 1.2 ft · Rising | 100% |
| 5:00 PM | 3.2 ft | — | 3.1 ft @ 13s S (1.6 ft @ 16s SSW) | 5 mph W | 3.5 ft · Rising | 100% |
| 8:00 PM | 3.2 ft | — | 3.1 ft @ 13s S (1.4 ft @ 17s SSW) | 3 mph SSW | 5.5 ft · Falling | 99% |
| 11:00 PM | 3.2 ft | — | 3 ft @ 10s S (1.7 ft @ 12s S) | 2 mph NW | 2.8 ft · Falling | 92% |
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: 2026-10-07 · America/Los_Angeles
