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Carlsbad is seeing light, playable surf with southwest swell energy that’s a bit below the ideal size but still has some power. The tide is rising around mid-level which helps keep the sets peeling clean on the beach break. Southwest wind is steady and moderate, creating a slight bump but nothing too rough, so it’s an okay session to get out and dial in your lines.
Quick Conditions Snapshot
2 ft swell with a solid swell timing from the SW, SW wind 5 to 10 mph, rising tide near 4.5 ft, water temp 73 F, air temp 78 F.
Mostly Sunny, 78°F • Wind SW 5 to 10 mph
Swell Score: A swell score of 6.3/10 reflects very small size.
Swell Detail: Close to 2 ft with an interval of 17 seconds with Light energy (~196 kJ).
Swell Direction: The primary swell is coming from the SW (222°) | Within ideal direction window.
Tide Score: A tide score of 8.9/10 reflects favorable tide conditions, offering reliable shape with only minor limitations.
Tide Height: The tide is rising around 4.54 ft, which sits within the preferred mid-tide range for this break.
Tide Trend: ↗ Peaking: Tide quality may slowly decline but remains good.
Next Tide: High at 1:29 PM (4.7 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: SW @ 5 to 10 mph
Wind Trend: Wind quality remains consistent through the surf window.
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