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
4.8ft
Rising
Next High
10:00 PM
5.1 ft
NOAA tide data via Cached Tide Data
Tide Chart
7-Day Tide Schedule
| Day | High 1 | Low 1 | High 2 | Low 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 10:00 AM(5.5ft) | 4:00 AM(0.6ft) | 10:00 PM(5.1ft) | 4:00 PM(0.7ft) |
| Tomorrow | 10:00 AM(5.8ft) | 4:00 AM(0.9ft) | 11:00 PM(4.7ft) | 5:00 PM(0.4ft) |
| Mon, Sep 28 | 11:00 AM(6.1ft) | 4:00 AM(1.4ft) | -- | 6:00 PM(0.2ft) |
| Tue, Sep 29 | 12:00 AM(4.2ft) | 5:00 AM(1.8ft) | 11:00 AM(6.2ft) | 6:00 PM(0.1ft) |
| Wed, Sep 30 | 1:00 AM(3.7ft) | 5:00 AM(2.3ft) | 12:00 PM(6.1ft) | 7:00 PM(0.2ft) |
| Thu, Oct 1 | 2:00 AM(3.3ft) | 6:00 AM(2.7ft) | 1:00 PM(5.9ft) | 9:00 PM(0.3ft) |
| Fri, Oct 2 | 4:00 AM(3.2ft) | 6:00 AM(3.2ft) | 2:00 PM(5.6ft) | 10:00 PM(0.3ft) |
Today
10:00 AM (5.5ft)
10:00 PM (5.1ft)
4:00 AM (0.6ft)
4:00 PM (0.7ft)
Tomorrow
10:00 AM (5.8ft)
11:00 PM (4.7ft)
4:00 AM (0.9ft)
5:00 PM (0.4ft)
Mon, Sep 28
11:00 AM (6.1ft)
4:00 AM (1.4ft)
6:00 PM (0.2ft)
Tue, Sep 29
12:00 AM (4.2ft)
11:00 AM (6.2ft)
5:00 AM (1.8ft)
6:00 PM (0.1ft)
Wed, Sep 30
1:00 AM (3.7ft)
12:00 PM (6.1ft)
5:00 AM (2.3ft)
7:00 PM (0.2ft)
Thu, Oct 1
2:00 AM (3.3ft)
1:00 PM (5.9ft)
6:00 AM (2.7ft)
9:00 PM (0.3ft)
Fri, Oct 2
4:00 AM (3.2ft)
2:00 PM (5.6ft)
6:00 AM (3.2ft)
10:00 PM (0.3ft)
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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