Tamarack Surf Report & Forecast
Carlsbad, California
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Current Surf Conditions at Tamarack
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🌬️ WIND
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3
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🌊 SWELL
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1.3
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ft
SWELL
HEIGHT
HEIGHT
1.3ft
SWELL
PERIOD
PERIOD
6s
WIND GUSTS
4kt
AIR TEMP
18°C
SECONDARY
SWELL
SWELL
0.7ft @
14s
14s
PRECIPITATION
0mm
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📊 7-Day Detailed Forecast
Expandable daily forecasts with hourly details| Time | Quality | Swell Height | Period | Swell Dir | Wind Speed | Wind Dir | Gusts | Air Temp | Water Temp | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | FAIR | 1ft | 5s | W | 4kt | NW | 4kt | 17°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 1:00 AM | FAIR | 1.1ft | 5s | W | 4kt | W | 4kt | 17°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 2:00 AM | FAIR | 1.1ft | 5s | W | 3kt | SW | 3kt | 17°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 3:00 AM | FAIR | 1.1ft | 5s | W | 3kt | S | 3kt | 17°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 4:00 AM | FAIR | 1.1ft | 5s | W | 2kt | SW | 2kt | 17°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 5:00 AM | FAIR | 1.2ft | 5s | W | 1kt | WSW | 2kt | 17°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 6:00 AM | FAIR | 1.2ft | 5s | W | 1kt | W | 1kt | 17°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 7:00 AM | FAIR | 1.3ft | 5s | W | 2kt | WSW | 2kt | 17°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 8:00 AM | FAIR | 1.3ft | 6s | W | 3kt | SSW | 3kt | 18°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 9:00 AM | FAIR | 1.3ft | 6s | W | 4kt | S | 4kt | 18°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 10:00 AM | FAIR | 1.3ft | 6s | W | 3kt | SSW | 4kt | 18°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 11:00 AM | FAIR | 1.2ft | 6s | W | 3kt | SW | 3kt | 18°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 12:00 PM | FAIR | 1.2ft | 6s | W | 2kt | WSW | 2kt | 18°C | 20°C | 0mm |
| 1:00 PM | FAIR | 1.2ft | 6s | W | 3kt | W | 4kt | 18°C | 20°C | 0mm |
| 2:00 PM | FAIR | 1.1ft | 5s | W | 5kt | W | 5kt | 18°C | 20°C | 0mm |
| 3:00 PM | FAIR | 1.1ft | 5s | W | 6kt | W | 7kt | 19°C | 20°C | 0mm |
| 4:00 PM | FAIR | 1.1ft | 5s | W | 7kt | W | 7kt | 19°C | 20°C | 0mm |
| 5:00 PM | FAIR | 1ft | 5s | W | 7kt | W | 8kt | 19°C | 20°C | 0mm |
| 6:00 PM | FAIR | 1ft | 5s | W | 8kt | WNW | 8kt | 19°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 7:00 PM | FAIR | 1.1ft | 5s | W | 7kt | W | 7kt | 19°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 8:00 PM | FAIR | 1.2ft | 5s | W | 5kt | WSW | 6kt | 19°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 9:00 PM | FAIR | 1.3ft | 4s | W | 4kt | SW | 4kt | 18°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 10:00 PM | FAIR | 1.4ft | 5s | W | 5kt | SW | 5kt | 18°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 11:00 PM | FAIR | 1.6ft | 5s | W | 5kt | SSW | 5kt | 18°C | 19°C | 0mm |
Tuesday
Oct 28GOOD15 good hours
🌊 1.5-1.9ft 💨 1-7kt 🌡️ 18-20°C
Wednesday
Oct 29GOOD20 good hours
🌊 1.1-1.7ft 💨 3-9kt 🌡️ 19-20°C
Thursday
Oct 30GOOD14 good hours
🌊 1.0-1.1ft 💨 1-7kt 🌡️ 20-21°C
Friday
Oct 31GOOD16 good hours
🌊 1.0-1.2ft 💨 1-4kt 🌡️ 19-21°C
Saturday
Nov 1GOOD16 good hours
🌊 1.1-1.5ft 💨 1-5kt 🌡️ 19-20°C
Sunday
Nov 2GOOD2 excellent hours
🌊 1.5-2.0ft 💨 2-7kt 🌡️ 20-20°C
Forecast Summary
Best Day:Check forecast for optimal conditions
Average Swell:1.4ft @ 6s
Wind Conditions:1-8kt NW
Water Temperature:19-21°C
Local Knowledge & Surf Guide
Local Knowledge
Tamarack in San Diego County is a fairly consistent exposed beach and jetty break that performs best with a West swell and offshore winds from the Northeast. Winter, especially January, offers the most reliable clean waves, present about 52% of the time. The break features both left and right beach waves, as well as reef breaks with better rights, and is best surfed around low tide when the tide is rising. It can get crowded, and surfers should be cautious of very strong rips, undertows, and rocks in the lineup.
Best Swell Direction: SW
Bottom Type: Sand
Location: City: Carlsbad | County: San Diego County | State: California | Country: United States | Postcode: 92008 | Road: Carlsbad Boulevard | Full Address: Carlsbad Boulevard, Carlsbad, San Diego County, California, 92008, United States
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