San Diego County, CA · Pacific Ocean

Carlsbad State Beach

Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad, CA 92008

A long, wide beach fronting downtown Carlsbad Village — sandstone bluffs to the north, the Power Plant Cove just south, and the 1.5-mile Carlsbad Seawall walking path along the top. Beginner-friendly surf spot, family scene without LA crowds.

Today's Conditions

Ideal for a beach walk.

NWS alert active · 75°F air · 70°F water

Full NWS forecast for Today

Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Southwest wind 0 to 10 mph.

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. West wind 0 to 5 mph.

Weather

75°F air — ideal beach weather
Sunny skies — clear conditions

Water

70°F water — swimmable, refreshing

Safety

UV 10 (extreme) — spf 50+ mandatory, limit mid-day exposure
NWS alert active — beach hazards statement issued july 11 at 1:39pm pdt until july 14 at 11:00pm pdt by nws san diego ca

63 /100

good

44 Swim

79 Sunbathe

85 Walk

81 Photo

Best for walking today

Beach Hazard Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued July 11 at 1:39PM PDT until July 14 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA

NWS · In effect through Jul 15, 6:00 AM

Full NWS statement

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding due to high astronomical tides of 7 to 7.5 feet and surf to 3 to 5 feet. * WHERE...San Diego County coastal areas and Orange County coastal areas. * WHEN...From late Sunday morning through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Areas of flooding from tidal overflow in low lying areas, boardwalks, beach parking lots, and beach adjacent streets. Beach erosion. Highest impacts expected during high tides in the evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A 3 foot south swell (from 190 degrees) at 13-15 seconds will lead to surf 3-5 feet at south-facing beaches. Elsewhere, surf of 2-4 feet is expected.

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Atmosphere

Air Temp

75°F

Partly Sunny

Wind

0 to 10 mph

Rain

Today

UV Peak

10 Very High

High 10 AM–03 PM · burn in ~20m

Burn-free before 08 AM & after 05 PM

Tomorrow

75°F

Mostly Sunny

Water

Water Temp

70°F

Refreshing

Next High Tide

8:01 PM

7.0 ft · in 4.8h

Wave Height

2.6 ft

13s · S swell

Water Quality

Above threshold

1,083 #/100mL · Enterococcus

USGS · sampled 6mo ago

Rip Current Risk · Regional Reference

No zone-specific NWS forecast for this beach (PZZ740)

The SGX office's Surf Zone Forecast doesn't cover this beach's forecast zone directly. Nearby coastal zones it does cover are listed below — regional reference only, not a substitute for the conditions at this specific beach.

CAZ552 Orange County Coastal Areas n/a
CAZ043 San Diego County Coastal Areas n/a

NWS SRF · SGX · Issued Jul 12, 7:14 AM

Sun & Moon

Sunrise

8:49 AM

Sunset

11:00 PM

Moon · 5%

Waning Crescent

Spring tides — bigger range

Tides

Time	Type	Height
2:45 AM	Low	-1.2 ft
9:24 AM	High	3.7 ft
1:35 PM	Low	2.3 ft
8:01 PM	High	7.0 ft

Time	Type	Height
3:29 AM	Low	-1.5 ft
10:05 AM	High	3.9 ft
2:31 PM	Low	2.2 ft
8:51 PM	High	7.2 ft

Time	Type	Height
4:12 AM	Low	-1.6 ft
10:45 AM	High	4.1 ft
3:24 PM	Low	2.0 ft
9:40 PM	High	7.1 ft

Time	Type	Height
4:54 AM	Low	-1.5 ft
11:24 AM	High	4.3 ft
4:16 PM	Low	1.8 ft
10:27 PM	High	6.8 ft

Time	Type	Height
5:34 AM	Low	-1.2 ft
12:05 PM	High	4.5 ft
5:10 PM	Low	1.8 ft
11:14 PM	High	6.2 ft

Time	Type	Height
6:13 AM	Low	-0.7 ft
12:46 PM	High	4.6 ft
6:07 PM	Low	1.8 ft

Time	Type	Height
12:02 AM	High	5.5 ft
6:51 AM	Low	-0.0 ft
1:29 PM	High	4.7 ft
7:12 PM	Low	1.9 ft

High/low predictions from NOAA station 9410230, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.

7-Day Beach Day Forecast

Today Jul 12

75°

Partly Sunny

Mon Jul 13

75°

Mostly Sunny

Tue Jul 14

76°

Partly Sunny

Wed Jul 15

82°

Mostly Sunny

Thu Jul 16

78°

Slight Chance Rain Showers

20%

Fri Jul 17

76°

Slight Chance Rain Showers

20%

Sat Jul 18

77°

Slight Chance Rain Showers

19%

What to Bring Today

critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 10 — very high
recommended Umbrella or shade warm day, light wind

Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).

Beach Info

Parking

Metered street parking on Carlsbad Blvd; paid state-beach lots.

Dogs

Dogs prohibited on the beach.

Entry Fee

State lot parking ~$15/day.

Address

Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad, CA 92008

Amenities

lifeguardsrestroomsshowersrestaurants in Village

Frequently Asked

Is it safe to swim at Carlsbad State Beach today?

Carlsbad State Beach shows a live water-quality reading (bacteria levels) and today's swim-safety score at the top of this page, refreshed on every update. Seasonal lifeguards patrol the swim area in summer — follow their flags. Always review the current advisories, surf, and rip-current notes before getting in the water.

Is Carlsbad State Beach dog-friendly?

Dogs prohibited on the beach.

Is there an entry fee at Carlsbad State Beach?

State lot parking ~$15/day.

Are there lifeguards at Carlsbad State Beach?

Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Carlsbad State Beach during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.

What amenities are at Carlsbad State Beach?

Amenities at Carlsbad State Beach include lifeguards, restrooms, showers, restaurants in Village.

When is the water warmest at Carlsbad State Beach?

The Pacific is cold. Southern California (San Diego to Santa Barbara) peaks in August at 65-72°F. Central and Northern California stay in the upper 50s to low 60s year-round. Oregon and Washington rarely exceed 60°F. Wetsuits are common.

Where is Carlsbad State Beach located?

Carlsbad State Beach is in San Diego County, CA, at Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad, CA 92008.