Carlsbad, California Weather:
Active Weather Warnings
Monday, May 18, 2026
Cloudy Weather
Day 73°
Night 54°
Precipitation 6 %
Wind 9 mph
UV Index (0 - 11+) 10
Weather Forecast History
Last Year's Weather on This Day (May 18, 2025)
Cloudy Weather

Day

70°

Night

52°

Wind

8 mph

UV Index

10

Precipitation

40 %

Weather Alerts and Warnings for

Moderate Expected Likely

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued May 16 at 1:27PM PDT until May 18 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
May 16, 6:00 PM May 18, 9:00 AM
WHAT: Northwest swell from 290 degrees with a period of 9 to
10 seconds will generate surf of 4 to 6 ft, with local sets to
7 ft.

WHERE: San Diego County Coastal Areas and Orange County
Coastal Areas.

WHEN: From Saturday evening through Monday morning.

IMPACTS: Hazardous swimming conditions and minor tidal
overflow.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS: High tides of 6.5 to 7 ft combined with
elevated may result in minor tidal overflow for beach parking
lots and boardwalks. Highest surf will be on west/northwest
facing beaches.
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Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
Updated: May 16, 3:28 PM Source: NWS Alert