When should you surf Carlsbad State Beach today?
The day's peak has passed, but a decent window remains around 9h with a 79/100 score. Always check wind, tide and your level before paddling out.
Surf today
Carlsbad State Beach surf today, Friday 16 October
Session score, waves, wind, tide and best time today for Carlsbad State Beach (North San Diego).
Best score today
796h25
Now
6807:00
Waves
0.9 m
15 s
Wind
9 km/h
Side-off · N
Tide
▲ 12:00 · ▼ 21:00
range 1.1 m
Light
06:54 → 18:14
Best windows today
6h2579/100
0.8 m · 13 s · 12 km/h
7h68/100
0.8 m · 13 s · 13 km/h
8h68/100
0.8 m · 13 s · 10 km/h
Hour-by-hour forecast
| Hour | Score | Waves | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 68 | 0.9 m · 13 s | 8 km/h · S | tide rising ↑ |
| 01:00 | 90 | 0.9 m · 13 s | 5 km/h · E | tide rising ↑ |
| 02:00 | 68 | 0.9 m · 13 s | 8 km/h · N | tide rising ↑ |
| 03:00 | 79 | 0.9 m · 13 s | 12 km/h · NE | tide rising ↑ |
| 04:00 | 68 | 0.9 m · 13 s | 15 km/h · NE | mid-tide |
| 05:00 | 68 | 0.8 m · 13 s | 12 km/h · N | tide rising ↑ |
| 06:00 | 79 | 0.8 m · 13 s | 12 km/h · N | tide rising ↑ |
| 07:00 | 68 | 0.8 m · 13 s | 13 km/h · N | tide rising ↑ |
| 08:00 | 68 | 0.8 m · 13 s | 10 km/h · NE | tide rising ↑ |
| 09:00 | 79 | 0.8 m · 13 s | 8 km/h · NE | tide rising ↑ |
| 10:00 | 23 | 0.8 m · 13 s | 5 km/h · SE | tide rising ↑ |
| 11:00 | 45 | 0.8 m · 13 s | 4 km/h · E | tide rising ↑ |
| 12:00 | — | 0.8 m · 13 s | 7 km/h · SE | high tide |
| 13:00 | 23 | 0.8 m · 13 s | 4 km/h · S | tide falling ↓ |
| 14:00 | 45 | 0.8 m · 14 s | 4 km/h · W | tide falling ↓ |
| 15:00 | 45 | 0.8 m · 14 s | 8 km/h · SW | tide falling ↓ |
| 16:00 | 45 | 0.8 m · 14 s | 6 km/h · NE | tide falling ↓ |
| 17:00 | 45 | 0.8 m · 14 s | 4 km/h · SW | tide falling ↓ |
| 18:00 | 45 | 0.8 m · 14 s | 14 km/h · W | tide falling ↓ |
| 19:00 | 56 | 0.8 m · 14 s | 11 km/h · NW | tide falling ↓ |
| 20:00 | 56 | 0.8 m · 15 s | 11 km/h · NW | tide falling ↓ |
| 21:00 | 63 | 0.8 m · 15 s | 9 km/h · N | low tide |
| 22:00 | 63 | 0.8 m · 15 s | 11 km/h · N | tide rising ↑ |
| 23:00 | 88 | 0.8 m · 15 s | 12 km/h · N | tide rising ↑ |
Today FAQs
What is the tide at Carlsbad State Beach today?
Today's main tide markers are ▲ 12:00 · ▼ 21:00. The right window also depends on the bank and swell direction.
Is Carlsbad State Beach suitable for beginners today?
Check the score, effective wave size and wind. If swell or current is building, choose a surf school or a more sheltered spot than Carlsbad State Beach.