Carmel Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.55° N 121.93° W

Issued: 4 am 01 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Carmel Beach sea temperature is
14.7° C

Slightly warmer than usual

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 1 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 3 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 1 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s period, NW swell with 832 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 3 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period with WNW 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 Friday (Jul 03) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 15s. 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 2.1m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 01) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Fri 3rd Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 9s
Best Surf 5AM (Fri 3rd Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 9s
Most Powerful 8AM (Wed 1st Jul)7ft (2.1m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
NW
10
1.9
NW
10
1.8
NW
10
1.8
NW
10
1.6
WNW
9
1.4
WNW
9
1.4
NW
9
0.8
SSW
16
1.2
WNW
8
1.2
NW
8
1.2
NW
8
1.2
NW
8
0.7
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
18
0.6
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
16
1.5
NW
8
0.8
SSW
20
0.9
SSW
19
0.9
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
832
710
600
600
422
286
302
288
171
192
187
192
273
273
204
330
262
485
584
497
399
Wind (km/h)
15
W
15
WSW
10
W
10
W
15
WSW
10
WNW
10
W
15
W
10
NW
10
WNW
15
WNW
10
NW
10
WNW
15
W
10
NW
15
NW
20
NW
15
NW
20
NW
20
NW
15
NW
Wind State
on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
1:41PM1.09m
11:34PM1.64m
2:13PM1.11m
00:10AM1.56m
2:45PM1.15m
00:50AM1.45m
3:16PM1.21m
1:36AM1.31m
3:48PM1.29m
2:34AM1.15m
4:20PM1.39m
3:53AM1.00m
4:56PM1.51m
Low Tide
5:28PM0.89m
7:09AM-0.19m
6:14PM0.88m
7:41AM-0.13m
7:07PM0.87m
8:12AM-0.04m
8:10PM0.84m
8:44AM0.08m
9:23PM0.76m
9:17AM0.22m
10:43PM0.63m
9:52AM0.38m
00:00AM0.44m
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clear
clear
clear
clear
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:54
5:54
5:54
5:54
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8:30
8:29
8:29
8:29
8:29
8:29
8:29
 mm
Temp °C
14
15
13
15
16
14
15
15
14
15
15
14
15
15
14
14
14
13
14
15
14
Feels °C
12
12
11
14
14
12
13
13
13
13
13
12
13
13
13
11
11
10
11
12
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
NW
10
1.9
NW
10
1.8
NW
10
1.8
NW
10
1.6
WNW
9
1.4
WNW
9
1.4
NW
9
1.3
WNW
8
1.2
WNW
8
1.2
NW
8
1.2
NW
8
1.2
NW
8
1.2
NW
8
1.2
NW
8
1.2
WNW
8
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
NW
12
1.3
NW
7
0.9
SSW
19
0.9
SSW
18
1.7
NW
8
Energy kJ
832
710
600
600
422
286
302
219
171
192
187
192
196
196
179
330
147
171
584
497
344
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
18
0.6
SSW
18
0.7
WNW
13
0.7
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
20
0.8
WNW
11
0.7
WNW
11
0.8
SSW
18
Energy kJ
237
232
173
164
148
144
140
288
166
140
165
140
273
273
204
142
226
485
154
103
399
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
21
0.3
SW
13
0.4
SSW
19
0.2
S
11
0.5
S
18
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
16
0.2
WNW
15
0.3
WNW
15
0.4
SW
20
0.4
SSW
19
0.4
WNW
13
0.4
WNW
12
0.6
WNW
12
0.4
WNW
13
0.5
SSW
21
0.4
SSW
21
0.8
WNW
12
0.1
S
8
0.6
SSW
15
0.5
SW
15
Energy kJ
44
27
125
10
160
104
86
23
42
98
148
68
59
101
69
260
175
177
1
144
104
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
NW
8
1.5
NW
8
1.5
NW
7
1.2
NW
7
1.6
NW
7
Energy kJ
173
262
237
139
251
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
1
4
2
1
3
1
1
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
1
2
4
2
2
Distance (km)
31
9
305
31
235
45
31
148
45
20
270
45
30
224
45
30
45
45
20
45
45
Best forecast wave conditions in Monterey
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
4
3
2
3
3
4
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
1
4
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
3
3
2
3
2
3
4
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
8
7
5
7
5
6
5
5
5
5
9
7
6
7
9
7
5
9
9
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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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