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South Carlsbad State Beach Surf Forecast
/ CAL – San Diego County (71 breaks) / California (404 breaks) /
South Carlsbad State Beach surfForecast / CAL – San Diego County / USA
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Saturday 02 Aug 2025 PDT
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 Saturday (Aug 02) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 13s. 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 0.9m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 06) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sat 2nd Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sat 2nd Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Wed 6th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for South Carlsbad State Beach over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 02 | Sunday 03 | Monday 04 | Tuesday 05 | Wednesday 06 | Thursday 07 | Friday 08 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 337 | 607 | 448 | 333 | 322 | 376 | 272 | 259 | 260 | 304 | 296 | 287 | 491 | 366 | 416 | 391 | 280 | 277 | 275 | 328 | 223 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | on | glass | cross- on | on | glass | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross- on | on | glass | on | on | glass | cross- on | on | glass |
High Tide / height (m) | 4:34PM 1.82 | 8:23AM 1.31 | 5:34PM 1.89 | 8:45AM 1.39 | 6:26PM 1.99 | 9:05AM 1.45 | 7:11PM 2.11 | 9:26AM 1.50 | 7:51PM 2.22 | 9:48AM 1.55 | 8:29PM 2.30 | 10:12AM 1.61 | 9:06PM 2.34 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:26AM 1.21 | 12:50AM 0.66 | 10:26AM 1.29 | 1:34AM 0.52 | 11:57AM 1.29 | 2:10AM 0.38 | 12:53PM 1.25 | 2:43AM 0.26 | 1:37PM 1.18 | 3:14AM 0.17 | 2:16PM 1.09 | 3:43AM 0.11 | 2:56PM 1.01 | 4:13AM 0.10 | |||||||
Saturday 02 | Sunday 03 | Monday 04 | Tuesday 05 | Wednesday 06 | Thursday 07 | Friday 08 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:03 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 7:47 | - | - | 7:46 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:44 | - | - | 7:43 | - | - | 7:42 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 19 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 |
| Feels °C (?) | 19 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for CAL - San Diego County
Continuing clean conditions at South Carlsbad State Beach (light winds from the NW at Oceanside Airport 4 km from South Carlsbad State Beach). 0.4m 15s groundswell from the SSW with a 0.4m 5s windswell from the W and a 0.3m 10s swell from the S. 3 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
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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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