South Carlsbad State Beach surf forecast from 16 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 18 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 15s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 14s period, SSW swell with 980 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 16 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 16s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for South Carlsbad State Beach this week:
The surf forecast for South Carlsbad State Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 16) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at South Carlsbad State Beach in the next 16 days are 1.6m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Thu 16th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for South Carlsbad State Beach over the next 16 days.
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