Tide conditions for Carpinteria surf spots
Carpinteria, California
Updated Refreshed hourly · Tide data refreshes every 30 minutes from NOAA stations.
A foot of tide swing can shut down one break and light up another in Carpinteria. These 1 spots all respond differently - some need the low to expose the bar, others clean up on a rising mid.
Current Tide
3.6ft
Rising
Next High
08:00 PM
6.2 ft
NOAA tide data via Cached Tide Data
Tide Chart
7-Day Tide Schedule
| Day | High 1 | Low 1 | High 2 | Low 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 9:00 AM(3.9ft) | 3:00 AM(-0.0ft) | 8:00 PM(6.2ft) | 2:00 PM(1.2ft) |
| Tomorrow | 10:00 AM(3.8ft) | 3:00 AM(-0.8ft) | 9:00 PM(6.6ft) | 3:00 PM(1.6ft) |
| Sat, May 16 | 11:00 AM(3.7ft) | 4:00 AM(-1.3ft) | 10:00 PM(6.8ft) | 3:00 PM(1.8ft) |
| Sun, May 17 | 12:00 PM(3.6ft) | 5:00 AM(-1.6ft) | 10:00 PM(6.8ft) | 4:00 PM(2.1ft) |
| Mon, May 18 | 1:00 PM(3.5ft) | 6:00 AM(-1.6ft) | 11:00 PM(6.6ft) | 5:00 PM(2.4ft) |
| Tue, May 19 | 2:00 PM(3.5ft) | 7:00 AM(-1.5ft) | -- | 6:00 PM(2.6ft) |
| Wed, May 20 | 12:00 AM(6.2ft) | 8:00 AM(-1.1ft) | 3:00 PM(3.6ft) | 7:00 PM(2.8ft) |
Today
9:00 AM (3.9ft)
8:00 PM (6.2ft)
3:00 AM (-0.0ft)
2:00 PM (1.2ft)
Tomorrow
10:00 AM (3.8ft)
9:00 PM (6.6ft)
3:00 AM (-0.8ft)
3:00 PM (1.6ft)
Sat, May 16
11:00 AM (3.7ft)
10:00 PM (6.8ft)
4:00 AM (-1.3ft)
3:00 PM (1.8ft)
Sun, May 17
12:00 PM (3.6ft)
10:00 PM (6.8ft)
5:00 AM (-1.6ft)
4:00 PM (2.1ft)
Mon, May 18
1:00 PM (3.5ft)
11:00 PM (6.6ft)
6:00 AM (-1.6ft)
5:00 PM (2.4ft)
Tue, May 19
2:00 PM (3.5ft)
7:00 AM (-1.5ft)
6:00 PM (2.6ft)
Wed, May 20
12:00 AM (6.2ft)
3:00 PM (3.6ft)
8:00 AM (-1.1ft)
7:00 PM (2.8ft)
Top spot recommendations
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What to focus on today
- Annotated tide windows tied to specific breaks
- How lunar cycles reshape sandbars through the season
- Safety notes for rip-prone outbound tides
- Session planning tips for dawn patrol versus sunset
Frequently Asked Questions
About surfing in Carpinteria
- Tide preferences vary by spot in Carpinteria. Generally, incoming mid-tides work well for most beaches, offering a good balance of wave shape and power. Check individual spot guides for specific tide recommendations.
- Tides significantly impact surf conditions in Carpinteria. Low tide can expose reefs and sandbars creating hollow waves, while high tide often creates softer, more forgiving waves. Mid-tide transitions typically offer the most consistent conditions.
- You can check tide charts for Carpinteria on Quiver's surf forecast pages, NOAA tide predictions, or various surf forecast apps. Quiver provides real-time tide information integrated with surf conditions for accurate session planning.
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