Carmel Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.55° N 121.93° W

Carmel Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 27 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Carmel Beach sea temperature is
18.7°C
4.0° 

Carmel Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Carmel Beach surf forecast from 28 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 2 Nov, 1PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 19s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 2 Nov, 7PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 18s period, WNW swell with 2,490 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 28 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period with SSW swell.

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 Wednesday (Oct 28) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Carmel Beach in the next 16 days are 2.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Nov 02) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Nov 03) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Wed 28th Oct)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s
Best Surf 1PM (Mon 2nd Nov)6ft (1.9m) 19s
Most Powerful 7PM (Mon 2nd Nov)6.5ft (2.0m) 18s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
27
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
1
Monday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
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SW
17
0.8
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
1
SSW
15
0.9
SW
15
1
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
1
SSW
15
1
SSW
15
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SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
15
1
WNW
21
1.7
WNW
19
1.9
WNW
18
2
WNW
17
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
305
360
452
452
402
455
318
519
512
461
443
394
325
742
575
525
952
2235
2262
2434
Wind (km/h)
25
NW
10
NNW
15
NNE
20
NW
10
NE
5
WNW
10
W
10
WSW
10
NW
20
NW
10
NNE
10
NNE
10
NNW
15
NNE
15
NNE
15
NNW
10
E
10
NE
5
W
5
ENE
Wind State
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cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
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cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
off
cross-off
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off
High Tide
1:08AM1.19m
11:40AM1.90m
2:16AM1.15m
12:26PM1.85m
3:32AM1.13m
1:21PM1.76m
4:48AM1.16m
2:28PM1.63m
5:53AM1.22m
3:47PM1.50m
6:42AM1.30m
5:14PM1.39m
Low Tide
6:20PM-0.25m
5:26AM0.82m
7:13PM-0.27m
6:11AM0.91m
8:12PM-0.25m
7:07AM0.98m
9:16PM-0.20m
8:27AM1.01m
10:22PM-0.14m
10:10AM0.98m
11:26PM-0.06m
11:48AM0.84m
00:23AM0.02m
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Temp °C
15
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17
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16
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Feels °C
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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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