Before you head to the beach
Carlsbad State Beach and South Carlsbad State Beach have separate access points. Check the park’s current access information and posted conditions before entering the water.
OFFICIAL BEACH ADVISORIES
Check the official postings before swimming.
Carlsbad State Beach and South Carlsbad State Beach have separate access points. Check the park’s current access information and posted conditions before entering the water.
Use the official source and check the posting date. This site does not infer a current advisory status from old results.
San Diego County beach water-quality advisories →La Jolla, regional tide reference south of Carlsbad is the tide reference. Leucadia Nearshore, regional buoy south of Carlsbad provides offshore observations; neither is a beach safety guarantee.
View the regional readings →Hours and availability change, so check with each place before you go.