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

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Tuesday 23 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 16.3°C (Statistics for 23 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 15.6 °C max: 18.2 °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 16.3°C (Statistics for 23 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 15.6 °C max: 18.2 °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 Tuesday (Apr 23) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at South Carlsbad State Beach in the next 12 days are 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 27) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Tue 23rd Apr)3ft (0.9m) 17s
Best Surf 5AM (Sat 27th Apr)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sat 27th Apr)10ft (3.0m) 9s

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

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Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
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
3
W
2
W
1.5
W
1.4
W
0.6
SW
0.6
SSW
0.5
SW
0.5
SW
0.9
W
0.9
W
1.1
W
1
W
0.8
W
1
W
0.5
SW
0.5
SW
0.6
SSW
0.5
SW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
1
W
1
W
0.6
SSW
Period(s) (?)1716161616151919181817999915151515101011111191817161616151818111015
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)4281572912481981481841711544493021520649365299174146115104158158284240146168150137169124169171103102250194154
Wind
(km/h)
10
WSW
15
W
10
NW
10
WSW
20
W
15
WNW
10
W
20
W
15
SW
15
SW
20
W
15
W
15
S
15
SW
10
SSE
10
SW
15
W
10
SE
10
S
10
WSW
10
SSE
15
SSW
15
SSW
15
SSE
15
S
10
SW
10
SW
15
WSW
25
W
5
SSW
15
SW
20
W
10
WNW
10
SW
15
W
5
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
oncross-
on
onononononcross-
on
cross-
on
ononcrosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
oncross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
oncross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
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
6:12PM
1.61
4:22AM
1.81
6:35PM
1.77
5:42AM
1.83
7:02PM
1.95
6:49AM
1.85
7:31PM
2.13
Low Tide
/ height (m)
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
10:52PM
1.30
11:39AM
0.39
12:06AM
1.06
12:23PM
0.40
1:02AM
0.79
1:03PM
0.45
1:52AM
0.52
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunrise6:09--6:07--6:07--6:05--6:05--6:03--6:03--6:01--6:01--6:00--5:58--5:58--
Sunset-7:25--7:27--7:27--7:28--7:29--7:30--7:30--7:30--7:31--7:32--7:34--7:34-
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C141513151515151514151515151715161615171716171715161615141514151514151514
Feels °C (?)13121113121113111113121114151415131515151615151513131411109121110121111

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Thu 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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