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

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Thursday 28 Mar 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 14.7°C (Statistics for 28 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 15.2 °C max: 16.6 °C min: 14.1 °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 14.7°C (Statistics for 28 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 15.2 °C max: 16.6 °C min: 14.1 °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 Thursday (Mar 28) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at South Carlsbad State Beach in the next 12 days are 2.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 31) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Thu 28th Mar)1.5ft (0.5m) 16s
Best Surf 5AM (Sun 31st Mar)6ft (1.8m) 13s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sun 31st Mar)6.5ft (2.0m) 13s

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

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Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
W
0.5
W
0.4
SW
0.5
W
0.5
W
0.6
W
0.9
W
1.3
W
1.4
W
2
WSW
1.9
WSW
1.6
W
1.2
W
0.9
WSW
0.4
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.3
SSW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.5
SW
0.4
SW
1.2
W
2.5
W
3.5
W
2
W
1.6
W
1.5
W
1
W
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
1.1
W
1
W
1
W
0.4
SW
0.3
SSW
0.5
SSW
Period(s) (?)161515141413613131312777151413191314188101198871514778201918
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)127115691049312556599690127596427715589848135964591111172138424016653262829254541031071229772180
Wind
(km/h)
10
W
15
W
10
NNW
10
WSW
15
SW
25
SSE
15
W
20
ENE
20
SE
30
S
20
S
5
N
10
SW
15
SW
5
E
10
WNW
15
WNW
5
NNW
10
WNW
20
WNW
5
SSE
15
SW
20
W
25
W
30
W
25
W
0
SSW
5
SSW
15
W
10
WSW
10
SW
10
W
10
SE
10
S
15
W
5
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
onoffcross-
off
crosscrossglasscross-
on
cross-
on
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
glassononglasscross-
on
ononononglasscross-
on
ononcross-
on
oncross-
off
crossonglass
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:49AM
1.50
11:15PM
2.00
12:38PM
1.35
11:42PM
1.97
2:01PM
1.23
12:19AM
1.92
1:20AM
1.86
3:04AM
1.84
7:26PM
1.49
4:47AM
1.90
7:31PM
1.62
6:02AM
2.01
7:50PM
1.77
7:02AM
2.10
8:15PM
1.94
7:56AM
2.15
8:43PM
2.11
8:47AM
2.12
9:13PM
2.26
9:38AM
2.03
9:45PM
2.36
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:51PM
0.98
6:25AM
0.59
5:00PM
1.08
7:23AM
0.64
4:54PM
1.17
8:47AM
0.66
10:28AM
0.60
11:40AM
0.47
10:50PM
1.39
12:30PM
0.35
12:13AM
1.21
1:11PM
0.25
1:08AM
0.97
1:48PM
0.21
1:58AM
0.72
2:23PM
0.24
2:45AM
0.48
2:57PM
0.33
3:32AM
0.29
3:31PM
0.47
4:20AM
0.17
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Sunrise6:41--6:39--6:39--6:37--6:35--6:35--6:33--6:31--6:31--6:28--6:28--6:26--
Sunset-7:07--7:07--7:07--7:08--7:09--7:10--7:10--7:12--7:13--7:13--7:14--7:15-
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Rain (mm)
-----3111041093-----------2------------
Temp. °C141514141414121112141414141413151616202116151513121313131413131414151514
Feels °C (?)121313111011897881312111213131417161513129579111110111111131213

Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Sat afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the S by Fri night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the W by Fri morning).

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Sat morning). 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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