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Carmel Beach surfForecast / CAL – Monterey / USA
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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 Type | Time (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 ForecastLight 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 SummaryMostly 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 | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
WNW 13 | SSW 16 | NW 15 | NW 14 | NW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | NW 20 | WNW 18 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | NW 8 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | |
464 | 382 | 903 | 3810 | 3218 | 2656 | 1946 | 1155 | 881 | 1199 | 1338 | 1305 | 1142 | 908 | 528 | 634 | 628 | 666 | 974 | 766 | 575 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
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 | ||||||||
— | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | |
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) | WNW 13 | NW 12 | NW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 9 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 |
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) | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 9 | — | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | NW 20 | WNW 18 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 22 | WNW 11 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 |
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) | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | — | — | W 25 | WNW 22 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 21 | SW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 23 | SSW 18 | SSW 20 | SSW 16 | S 15 | SSW 15 |
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) | — | WNW 4 | NW 7 | NW 14 | NW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 8 | NW 7 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | — | — | — | — |
— | 10 | 214 | 3810 | 3218 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 114 | 163 | 193 | 634 | 628 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 45 | 0 | 45 | 609 | 45 | 7 | 1454 | 31 | 7 | 9 | 0 | 148 | 45 | 20 | 45 | 45 | 20 | 148 | 45 | 20 | 45 |
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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.
Carmel Beach is 3 km (2 miles) from Monterey. If you plan a vacation in Monterey, look for hotels and other accommodation in Monterey. Monterey has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.












