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South Carlsbad State Beach surf Forecast / CAL – San Diego County / USA

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Friday 19 Apr 2024 PDT
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South Carlsbad State Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's South Carlsbad State Beach sea temperature is 15.7°C (Statistics for 19 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 15.5 °C max: 17.5 °C min: 14.3 °C)
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South Carlsbad State Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's South Carlsbad State Beach sea temperature is 15.7°C (Statistics for 19 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 15.5 °C max: 17.5 °C min: 14.3 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for South Carlsbad State Beach this week:

The surf forecast for South Carlsbad State Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 19) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 20s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at South Carlsbad State Beach in the next 12 days are 1.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 21) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Fri 19th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 14s
Best Surf11PM (Fri 19th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 14s
Most Powerful11PM (Sun 21st Apr)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for South Carlsbad State Beach over the next 12 days.

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Fri
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wed
01
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.6
SW
0.7
SW
0.7
SSW
0.6
SW
0.7
SW
1
SSW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.7
SW
0.9
SSW
0.6
SW
0.8
SSW
0.7
S
0.6
SW
0.6
SSW
0.5
SW
0.5
SW
0.5
SW
0.9
SW
0.7
SW
1.6
W
0.7
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SSW
1
W
0.9
W
1
W
1.4
W
1.2
W
1
W
1
W
Period(s) (?)1414181818161616161616171616161615191914181791616161515151011109879
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)289261258323322216271493159201255428157291248198148184171103449302427261203196174176144214178212332205108159
Wind
(km/h)
15
W
0
WNW
5
W
15
W
5
SW
10
WSW
10
WSW
5
S
10
SSW
10
WSW
5
S
10
SW
15
W
0
S
15
SW
20
W
10
WNW
10
WSW
15
SW
15
SSE
10
SW
15
W
15
SSE
10
S
10
SW
5
SSE
15
SSW
10
WSW
10
SSE
15
S
10
SSW
15
S
20
SSW
15
SSW
5
SE
10
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
onglassglassonglassononglasscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
onglasscross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
oncross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
crosscross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:08PM
1.87
7:58AM
1.80
8:26PM
1.96
8:36AM
1.79
8:44PM
2.04
9:13AM
1.76
9:04PM
2.10
9:51AM
1.70
9:25PM
2.14
10:31AM
1.62
9:49PM
2.16
11:13AM
1.52
10:14PM
2.16
12:02PM
1.42
10:44PM
2.13
1:06PM
1.33
11:19PM
2.08
2:52PM
1.30
12:05AM
2.01
1:11AM
1.91
5:56PM
1.48
2:46AM
1.84
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:07AM
0.79
2:07PM
0.59
2:38AM
0.64
2:30PM
0.66
3:10AM
0.52
2:52PM
0.74
3:42AM
0.42
3:14PM
0.84
4:16AM
0.36
3:35PM
0.94
4:52AM
0.34
3:56PM
1.04
5:33AM
0.35
4:15PM
1.12
6:20AM
0.40
4:31PM
1.20
7:18AM
0.44
4:42PM
1.28
8:29AM
0.47
9:44AM
0.46
8:42PM
1.43
10:48AM
0.42
Fri
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wed
01
Sunrise--6:11--6:11--6:09--6:09--6:07--6:07--6:05--6:05--6:03--6:03--6:01--6:01
Sunset7:22--7:23--7:24--7:24--7:25--7:27--7:27--7:28--7:29--7:30--7:30--7:30--
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C151315151518181617171515151415151415151416161516171516171516161515151415
Feels °C (?)131214131417171616161413121313111112111314131414151414151413131411121213

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

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Information about the South Carlsbad State Beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for South Carlsbad State Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at South Carlsbad State Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our South Carlsbad State Beach surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (South Carlsbad State Beach) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for South Carlsbad State Beach may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

South Carlsbad State Beach is 1 km (1 miles) from the city of Oceanside. If you plan a vacation in San Diego County, look for hotels and other accommodation in Oceanside. Oceanside has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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