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South Carlsbad State Beach surfForecast / CAL – San Diego County / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Wednesday 30 Apr 2025 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
16.0° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


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 Wednesday (Apr 30) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. 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 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 04) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Wed 30th Apr)3.5ft (1.0m) 15s
Best Surf 8AM (Wed 30th Apr)3.5ft (1.0m) 15s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sun 4th May)11ft (3.5m) 10s

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

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Wednesday
30
Thursday
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
SSW
1
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
2.5
W
3
W
2.4
W
2
W
0.8
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.9
W
0.7
SSW
1.7
W
1.5
W
1.8
W
Period(s) (?)1515141414131919181817998818181616191518181716161515191418111691010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)4744563712691891812513322733953819491781724540399283402412578242356448249295295259194391186322178269480398587
Wind
(km/h)
10
WSW
15
W
0
SW
10
SW
15
WSW
0
NW
15
W
10
W
10
SSE
20
S
15
WSW
30
W
25
W
25
W
20
WSW
15
S
5
S
10
NW
15
W
15
W
0
S
15
WSW
15
WSW
5
SE
10
WSW
10
W
10
NW
10
W
15
W
5
WSW
10
SW
15
WSW
5
S
15
SW
15
WSW
15
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
onglasscross-
on
onglassononcross-
off
crosscross-
on
ononononcrossglasscross-
on
ononglassononglassononcross-
on
ononglasscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
oncross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:54PM
1.50
11:31PM
2.31
2:20PM
1.44
12:26AM
2.13
4:02PM
1.47
1:35AM
1.95
5:19PM
1.56
3:04AM
1.79
6:05PM
1.67
4:34AM
1.71
6:38PM
1.77
5:47AM
1.67
7:04PM
1.86
6:46AM
1.66
7:26PM
1.94
7:35AM
1.65
7:47PM
2.02
8:19AM
1.64
8:07PM
2.09
9:01AM
1.62
8:29PM
2.14
9:41AM
1.60
8:53PM
2.17
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:04PM
1.14
7:14AM
0.17
5:56PM
1.27
8:25AM
0.29
7:20PM
1.37
9:39AM
0.38
9:30PM
1.37
10:46AM
0.45
11:15PM
1.25
11:39AM
0.50
12:22AM
1.08
12:21PM
0.56
1:09AM
0.90
12:54PM
0.64
1:47AM
0.74
1:23PM
0.72
2:21AM
0.58
1:49PM
0.80
2:53AM
0.45
2:15PM
0.89
3:25AM
0.36
2:40PM
0.97
3:58AM
0.30
Wednesday
30
Thursday
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Sunrise6:03--6:01--6:01--6:00--5:58--5:58--5:56--5:56--5:54--5:54--5:52--5:52--
Sunset-7:30--7:30--7:31--7:32--7:34--7:34--7:35--7:36--7:37--7:37--7:37--7:38-
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Rain (mm)
------------41121-------------------
Temp. °C151614151614161615161615141514141415161715171715181817191917181715161614
Feels °C (?)1314131313131413141314128911111114131313151515171617181717171415141312

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Sat night, calm by Mon afternoon).

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Sat 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).

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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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