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Carlsbad is holding solid surf with long, powerful sets from the SSW, but the swell direction isn’t perfectly dialed for this spot. The tide is dropping around 3 feet, keeping the waves clean but not fully firing. West winds at moderate speeds add a fair sideshore texture, so expect some chop but still surfable conditions in the cooler water.
Quick Conditions Snapshot
3.9 ft SSW swell with long energy, W wind 5-10 mph, dropping tide near 3.1 ft, 66°F water, 55°F air.
Slight Chance Rain Showers, 55°F • Wind W 5 to 10 mph
Swell Score: A swell score of 6.3/10 reflects modest size.
Swell Detail: Close to 3.9 ft with an interval of 17 seconds with Heavy engery (~785 kJ).
Swell Direction: The primary swell is coming from the SSW (195°) | Outside acceptable direction window.
Tide Score: A tide score of 8.5/10 reflects favorable tide conditions, offering reliable shape with only minor limitations.
Tide Height: The tide is falling around 3.11 ft, which sits within the preferred mid-tide range for this reef break.
Tide Trend: ↘ Peaking: Tide quality may slowly decline but remains good.
Next Tide: Low at 11:33 PM (2.8 ft)
Wind Score: A wind score of 4.0/10 suggests mixed wind influence, with choppy sections and uneven texture starting to affect wave quality.
Wind Direction & Speed: W @ 5 to 10 mph
Wind Trend: Wind quality remains consistent through the surf window.
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