Carmel Beach surf break

Carmel Beach surfForecast / CAL – Monterey / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Monday 25 May 2026 PDT
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Carmel Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Carmel Beach sea temperature is
12.3° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Carmel Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Carmel Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 26) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Carmel Beach in the next 16 days are 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 26) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Tue 26th May)3ft (0.9m) 16s
Best Surf 2AM (Wed 27th May)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 8PM (Tue 26th May)10ft (3.0m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Carmel Beach over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
0
0
!
!
0
3
1
2
4
2
1
1
0
0
1
1
1
2
1
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
WNW
13
0.9
SSW
16
1.4
NW
15
3
NW
14
3
NW
13
3
WNW
12
2.5
WNW
12
2.2
WNW
11
1.1
NW
20
1.4
WNW
18
1.6
WNW
16
1.7
WNW
16
1.7
WNW
14
1.5
WNW
14
1.3
WNW
13
2.2
NW
8
2.1
NW
9
2
WNW
9
2.2
NW
10
2.1
NW
10
1.8
NW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
464
382
903
3810
3218
2656
1946
1155
881
1199
1338
1305
1142
908
528
634
628
666
974
766
575
Wind (km/h)
15
W
5
NNW
25
NW
30
WNW
20
WNW
5
SW
25
WNW
10
W
20
SW
15
WSW
0
S
10
NW
20
NW
15
NNW
20
NW
25
NW
20
NW
15
NW
20
NW
15
NNW
20
NNW
on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
7:42PM1.50m
8:18AM0.98m
8:13PM1.56m
9:27AM0.98m
8:42PM1.61m
10:27AM0.99m
9:10PM1.64m
11:20AM1.01m
9:37PM1.65m
12:07PM1.03m
10:07PM1.66m
12:51PM1.03m
10:38PM1.64m
1:34PM1.03m
Low Tide
2:27AM0.23m
1:36PM0.41m
3:14AM0.06m
2:14PM0.55m
3:55AM-0.06m
2:48PM0.68m
4:33AM-0.15m
3:21PM0.77m
5:08AM-0.20m
3:53PM0.84m
5:44AM-0.23m
4:25PM0.88m
6:21AM-0.23m
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:50
5:50
5:50
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:15
8:15
8:15
8:16
8:17
8:19
8:19
8:20
1
1
Temp °C
13
13
13
13
12
13
14
12
14
14
14
14
14
12
13
13
12
12
13
11
14
11
11
9
7
8
12
10
10
11
11
12
12
11
9
10
9
8
9
10
8
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
WNW
13
1.1
NW
12
1.4
NW
15
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
3
WNW
12
2.5
WNW
12
2.2
WNW
11
1.7
WNW
10
1.5
WNW
10
1.6
WNW
16
1.7
WNW
16
1.7
WNW
14
1.5
WNW
14
1.3
WNW
13
1.2
WNW
13
1
WNW
12
2
WNW
9
2.2
NW
10
2.1
NW
10
1.8
NW
10
Energy kJ
458
341
903
348
318
2656
1946
1155
612
448
1338
1305
1142
908
528
437
289
666
974
766
575
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.1
S
9
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
1.1
NW
20
1.4
WNW
18
1.2
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
9
0.5
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
22
1.2
WNW
11
0.8
SSW
20
1
SSW
19
0.9
SSW
18
Energy kJ
464
382
353
2
236
236
156
881
1199
236
138
110
105
108
78
263
329
490
694
503
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
10
0.2
S
10
0.2
S
9
0.2
S
9
0.1
W
25
0.4
WNW
22
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
14
0.1
S
21
0.1
SW
19
0.2
SSW
19
0.3
SSW
23
0.4
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
20
0.4
SSW
16
0.1
S
15
0.5
SSW
15
Energy kJ
7
7
7
7
12
183
149
145
143
105
9
15
37
106
104
367
102
4
125
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WNW
4
1.6
NW
7
3
NW
14
3
NW
13
0.9
WNW
8
1.4
NW
7
1.3
WNW
8
2.2
NW
8
2.1
NW
9
Energy kJ
10
214
3810
3218
114
163
193
634
628
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
1
4
1
4
2
4
3
3
4
2
1
3
1
1
4
3
2
4
2
Distance (km)
45
0
45
609
45
7
1454
31
7
9
0
148
45
20
45
45
20
148
45
20
45
Best forecast wave conditions in Monterey
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
3
3
4
3
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
2
7
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
2
4
2
2
4
3
3
4
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
9
9
7
6
6
9
9
9
9
5
5
5
4
7
7
7
5
4
4
6
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Information about the Carmel Beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Carmel Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Carmel Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Carmel Beach surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Carmel Beach) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Carmel Beach may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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