Carlsbad, California Weather
Carlsbad, California — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast for Carlsbad, San Diego County.
Tides, marine forecast and fishing conditions near Carlsbad. Tide source:
Full aviation weather for Carlsbad is published on the Oceanside Municipal Airport (KOKB) page, 7 km away. It carries the current METAR decoded into plain language — surface wind, visibility, cloud layers and ceiling, temperature and dewpoint, and altimeter setting — alongside the raw observation as transmitted. 4 airfields within reach of Carlsbad have their own pages, listed below.
The Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) is shown across its full validity period, with each change group broken out so you can see when conditions are expected to shift. Flight category is derived automatically — VFR, MVFR, IFR or LIFR — from reported ceiling and visibility, with runway details and field elevation alongside. Observations update roughly hourly and forecasts several times a day.
Other airports near Carlsbad: McClellan-Palomar Airport (KCRQ) 7 km · Camp Pendleton MCAS (Munn Field) Airport (KNFG) 16 km · French Valley Airport (KF70) 51 km
Conditions reported at KOKB describe the airfield itself. Weather 7 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Carlsbad specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
About Carlsbad, California
Carlsbad unfolds along the sun-drenched California coast, a landscape sculpted by the Pacific's persistent grace. It lies 3.1 miles south-south-east of Oceanside, CA (from Oceanside, CA: bearing 147°T), and is situated 6.9 miles west-south-west of Vista. Its history is entwined with the discovery of mineral springs, echoing a time when the waters were believed to hold restorative powers, drawing visitors to its shores. Today, Carlsbad’s economy thrives on a blend of technology and tourism, particularly its well-regarded Legoland resort and the burgeoning life sciences sector, a testament to its adaptive spirit. The fertile soil, once dedicated to flower fields that painted the terrain in vibrant hues, now supports a diverse economic base, all under a sky that often holds a luminous, almost crystalline quality as the day wanes. The cultural character of Carlsbad is one of relaxed sophistication, a place where the ocean's rhythm influences the pace of life, fostering a sense of well-being. While no single landmark universally defines it, the expansive beaches offer a constant, beautiful presence, inviting contemplation and recreation. Among its educational institutions, California State University San Marcos is a notable presence, contributing to the intellectual vibrancy of the region, and the local sports scene often rallies around community teams. Major events, like the annual flower festival, celebrate the town's agricultural heritage, and while many individuals have left their mark, the spirit of Carlsbad is perhaps best embodied by its residents who embrace the coastal light and the expansive possibilities it suggests.
Live animated radar for Carlsbad and surroundings — RainViewer.
NOAA GOES-16 GEOCOLOR — live animated loop updated every 10 minutes. Shows cloud cover, storm systems and weather patterns across the continental US.
Source: NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East · Public domain · Auto-updates on page reload
| Location | Carlsbad, San Diego County, California |
| Coordinates | 33.158093°N, 117.350594°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 92008, 92009, 92010, 92011, 92013 |
| Area Code | 714 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Carlsbad, California Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Carlsbad, California, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Aviation weather — live METAR observations and TAF forecasts — is published separately on the pages for the nearest reporting airports, linked from the aviation section above. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Carlsbad includes coordinates 33.158093°N, 117.350594°W, situated in San Diego County. ZIP code 92008, 92009, 92010, 92011, 92013. Telephone area code: 714. Timezone: Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
