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

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 pm Saturday 16 Nov 2024 PST
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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
15.9° C
(Which is 1.1°C colder than average 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 Sunday (Nov 17) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 12s. 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 12 days are 1.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Nov 19) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Monday (Nov 18) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (PST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sun 17th Nov)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Best Surf 7PM (Mon 18th Nov)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s
Most Powerful 1AM (Tue 19th Nov)5ft (1.5m) 10s

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

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Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thu
28
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
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 (?)
0.8
W
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SSW
0.4
SW
0.9
W
1.5
W
0.8
W
0.8
W
0.3
SW
0.3
SSW
0.3
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.6
W
0.8
W
0.9
W
0.9
W
0.9
W
0.9
W
0.9
W
0.8
W
0.6
SSW
0.8
W
0.8
W
0.8
W
1.2
W
0.5
S
0.5
S
0.8
S
0.8
S
1
S
0.9
S
1
S
1
SSW
Period(s) (?)816151515910881813171616161111111110101091498872121201818171616
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)7865608665123452718049344664656689157191178165172156113121938472155233231485422639470529547
Wind
(km/h)
10
ENE
5
WNW
10
W
10
ESE
20
SSE
10
S
10
ESE
5
WNW
15
WNW
5
N
10
WNW
10
WNW
10
NW
10
WNW
10
NW
10
NW
5
WNW
10
W
5
WNW
10
WNW
15
WNW
5
WNW
5
SSW
15
WNW
5
SW
10
SW
15
W
0
NE
10
SSE
5
W
5
NNW
10
S
15
WSW
10
SE
45
W
45
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
glassoncross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
glasscross-
on
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
glassonglasscross-
on
cross-
on
glasscross-
on
onglasscross-
on
onglasscross-
off
onglasscrosscross-
on
cross-
off
onon
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:09PM
1.61
9:00AM
2.47
11:10PM
1.53
9:44AM
2.35
12:19AM
1.48
10:30AM
2.19
1:41AM
1.47
11:23AM
1.99
3:03AM
1.52
12:29PM
1.80
4:03AM
1.60
1:53PM
1.64
4:42AM
1.70
3:23PM
1.54
5:10AM
1.79
4:40PM
1.50
5:34AM
1.88
5:42PM
1.50
5:56AM
1.97
6:35PM
1.51
6:18AM
2.06
7:21PM
1.53
6:41AM
2.13
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:41AM
1.04
4:27PM
-0.01
3:22AM
1.14
5:21PM
0.10
4:08AM
1.25
6:19PM
0.24
5:08AM
1.34
7:22PM
0.38
6:46AM
1.39
8:25PM
0.49
8:51AM
1.35
9:21PM
0.57
10:24AM
1.20
10:09PM
0.65
11:23AM
1.02
10:48PM
0.73
12:05PM
0.84
11:21PM
0.81
12:40PM
0.66
11:52PM
0.88
1:13PM
0.50
12:21AM
0.95
1:45PM
0.37
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thu
28
Sunrise-6:22--6:22--6:24--6:24--6:26--6:26--6:28--6:28--6:30--6:31--6:31--6:31-
Sunset--4:45--4:45--4:45--4:44--4:44--4:44--4:43--4:43--4:43--4:42--4:42--4:42
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Rain (mm)
---------------------------------122-
Temp. °C131615141615141515151818172018161716161817161615131414141515131413131313
Feels °C (?)1113121213131212121313141415141315131515141616121212111313141113101246

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

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, strong winds from the W by Thu morning).

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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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