Carlsbad Beach Surfing
Spots along the Carlsbad coast like Warm Water Jetty, Tamarack Beach, Ponto Beach and Terramar Beach attract a strong number of surfers. South Carlsbad State Beach's exposed beach break goes both right and left. Surfing there is usually good all summer. Powerful rip currents are a concern all along the coast here.
The Warm Water Jetties are found north of Palomar Airport Road and south of Tamarack near the power plant. Warm water discharged from the power plant can raise water temperatures several degrees, making it especially popular for winter surfers. The area is best for experienced surfers who know how to deal with treacherous rip currents and rocks.
Caution: Check with rangers or lifeguards that conditions are safe for your planned activities.
Surfing Lessons and Camps
Carlsbad Surf Lessons
Professional surf instruction in either private or group settings. Instructors are trained in first aid and CPR and are experienced, local surfers. Ages 4 years to 70. Surf Camps for boys and girls ages 5 and older. Sessions 2 - 5 days, 3 hours each morning. Instructor- student ratio 1:3. Sessions run from mid-June through mid-August.
Carlsbad Surf Lessons
Surfin Fire Surf Camps
Surfin Fire is located at South Ponto Beach and two other nearby beaches. They offer daily drop-in surf lessons for all ages. They have both private and group lessons, daily surf clinics and surf camps. Their surf camp teaches beach safety, ocean awareness, and the fundamentals of surfing. Week-long camps begin in early June and continue through August. They maintain a 4 to 1 student to instructor ratio.
Surfin Fire Surf Camps
Surfboard Rentals
Carlsbad Surf Lessons - Rentals
Surfboards, bodyboards, swim fins, wetsuits, and stand-up paddleboards, by the hour or day.
(760) 672-2770 - Carlsbad, CA
Carlsbad Surf Lessons
Asylum Board Shops
Surfboard, bodyboard, wetsuit, and swim fin rentals.
310 Mission Ave., Oceanside, CA
Asylum Surf Rentals
Progression Surf
Rentals of surfboards, wetsuits, body boards, swim fins, beach chairs and umbrellas, by the hour, day or week.
828 N. Coast Highway 101, Encinitas, CA
Progression Surf
Strolling along the Seawall
A seawall promenade extends along much of the beach in Carlsbad, providing a great place for people to walk, cycle, or jog as they enjoy the view and the sea air. Parts of the trail run parallel with the Coast Highway at the bluff tops. Parts of the sea wall are adjacent to the sandy shoreline.
Bicycle Rentals
Fun Wheel Rentals, 300 North The Strand, Oceanside, CA
rentals of all kinds of cycles from beach cruisers to tandems, surreys to kids' bikes. Open every day from 9 AM to sunset.
Carlsbad Junior Lifeguards - 2024
The Carlsbad Junior Lifeguard Program develops ocean and beach safety, lifesaving skills, and physical fitness. Participants enjoy beach games, surfing, and competitions. The program includes instruction in rescue techniques, marine biology and first aid.
Carlsbad Junior Lifeguards is open to individuals ages 9 to 15. First-time participants must complete a swim test, offered on dates in May and June at the Monroe Street Pool. The Junior Lifeguard Program usually has three sessions. Junior Lifeguards meet Monday through Friday at South Ponto State Beach.
Registration opens Wednesday, April 24, at 10:00 AM.
Sessions have morning and afternoon programs, 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM and 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM.
Check the website for session dates.
Carlsbad Junior Lifeguard Program
