What's the best tide for 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.

How do tides affect surfing conditions in Carpinteria?

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.

Where can I check tide charts for Carpinteria?

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.

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

2.3ft

Rising

Next High

01:00 PM

4.7 ft

NOAA tide data via Cached Tide Data

Tide Chart

7-Day Tide Schedule

7-day tide schedule showing high and low tides
Day	High 1	Low 1	High 2	Low 2
Today	5:00 AM(4.7 ft)	1:00 AM(3.5 ft)	8:00 PM(3.1 ft)	1:00 PM(0.1 ft)
Tomorrow	6:00 AM(4.9 ft)	1:00 PM(-0.2 ft)	8:00 PM(3.3 ft)	--
Fri, Feb 13	7:00 AM(5.2 ft)	12:00 AM(2.7 ft)	9:00 PM(3.4 ft)	2:00 PM(-0.5 ft)
Sat, Feb 14	7:00 AM(5.5 ft)	1:00 AM(2.4 ft)	9:00 PM(3.6 ft)	2:00 PM(-0.7 ft)
Sun, Feb 15	8:00 AM(5.8 ft)	2:00 AM(2.1 ft)	9:00 PM(3.8 ft)	3:00 PM(-0.9 ft)
Mon, Feb 16	8:00 AM(5.8 ft)	2:00 AM(1.8 ft)	10:00 PM(4.0 ft)	3:00 PM(-0.9 ft)
Tue, Feb 17	9:00 AM(5.8 ft)	3:00 AM(1.5 ft)	10:00 PM(4.3 ft)	4:00 PM(-0.8 ft)

Today

5:00 AM (4.7 ft)

8:00 PM (3.1 ft)

1:00 AM (3.5 ft)

1:00 PM (0.1 ft)

11:00 PM (2.9 ft)

Tomorrow

6:00 AM (4.9 ft)

8:00 PM (3.3 ft)

1:00 PM (-0.2 ft)

Fri, Feb 13

7:00 AM (5.2 ft)

9:00 PM (3.4 ft)

12:00 AM (2.7 ft)

2:00 PM (-0.5 ft)

Sat, Feb 14

7:00 AM (5.5 ft)

9:00 PM (3.6 ft)

1:00 AM (2.4 ft)

2:00 PM (-0.7 ft)

Sun, Feb 15

8:00 AM (5.8 ft)

9:00 PM (3.8 ft)

2:00 AM (2.1 ft)

3:00 PM (-0.9 ft)

Mon, Feb 16

8:00 AM (5.8 ft)

10:00 PM (4.0 ft)

2:00 AM (1.8 ft)

3:00 PM (-0.9 ft)

Tue, Feb 17

9:00 AM (5.8 ft)

10:00 PM (4.3 ft)

3:00 AM (1.5 ft)

4:00 PM (-0.8 ft)

Top spot recommendations

Sort your quiver, choose the right tide window, and jot down a backup in case the main peak gets stacked.

Featured Beaches

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Rincon

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Known as the "Queen of the Coast," Rincon is one of California's most iconic surf spots. Located at the Ventura/Santa Barbara County line, this world-class right point break produces long, well-formed waves during winter swells. The break is divided into three sections: the Cove, Rivermouth, and Indicator, each offering unique surfing experiences. Best surfed at low tide with west to northwest swells.

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Featured Beaches(1)

Rincon

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