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Carlsbad Surf Forecast

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San Diego County, California

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Carlsbad surf spot

Current Conditions

Fair - Good
Wave Height
3-4ft
waist to chest high
Swell Period
15.75s
Wind
3mph
NW / Gusts 4mph
Conditions
Fair - Good
Active Swells
Primary
1.2ft @ 16sSW
Secondary
0.7ft @ 11sSSW
Tertiary
0.5ft @ 3sW

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Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
SSW
Best Wind
NE
Season
Fall

Carlsbad offers accessible sandy beach breaks with mellow, rolling waves ideal for beginners and intermediate surfers looking to progress their skills. The consistent swell exposure and gradual beach bathymetry create forgiving conditions that work across a range of tide levels. This family-friendly stretch of San Diego County coastline provides a welcoming atmosphere with plenty of beach amenities and parking.

Crowded at peak timesOccasional rip currents

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Fair - Good

Get out early for the best of it — 3-4ft waves on SW swell at 16s and barely a breath of wind. It gets a bit messier later in the day.

6am9am12pm3pm
16s SW|Calm
Fri, Mar 27Fair

Consistent 2-3ft surf through the day on SSW swell at 15s with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
14s SSW|Calm
Sat, Mar 28Fair

Rideable all day with 2-3ft waves on SSW swell at 14s and barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
14s SSW|Calm
Sun, Mar 29Fair

Early morning is your best window — 3-4ft waves on SW swell at 11s with calm winds. It gets a bit messier later in the day.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s WSW|Calm
Mon, Mar 30Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with calm winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
12s SSW|Calm

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Carlsbad Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Carlsbad?
The current wave height at Carlsbad is 3-4ft with a 15.75s swell period. Wind is NW at 3mph. Conditions are rated Fair - Good.
How accurate is the Carlsbad surf forecast?
Our Carlsbad forecast uses NOAA GFS and other weather models combined with spot-specific bathymetry to calculate breaking wave heights. Short-range (1-3 day) forecasts are most reliable. Extended forecasts show general trends.