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Carmel Beach Surf Forecast
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Carmel Beach surfForecast / CAL – Monterey / USA
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Thursday 22 May 2025 PDT
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Carmel Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Carmel Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 25) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3ft and 18s period with a secondary swell of 5ft and 7s. Another secondary swell of 4ft and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Carmel Beach in the next 12 days are 7ft 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 27) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1ft 3s period and expected on Monday (May 26) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sun 25th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sun 25th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Tue 27th May) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Carmel Beach over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 10 | 9 | 18 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 11 | 12 | 8 | 16 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 12 |
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| Energy (?) | 724 | 652 | 375 | 162 | 365 | 338 | 413 | 387 | 553 | 589 | 524 | 452 | 386 | 681 | 1055 | 488 | 314 | 206 | 540 | 466 | 378 | 389 | 281 | 587 | 799 | 641 | 831 | 825 | 637 | 513 | 821 | 949 | 826 | 1111 | 928 | 1547 |
Wind (mph) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross | on | on | on |
High Tide / height (ft) | 7:35PM 4.95 | 8:07AM 3.48 | 8:07PM 5.51 | 9:19AM 3.54 | 8:43PM 5.97 | 10:26AM 3.58 | 9:22PM 6.3 | 11:29AM 3.64 | 10:05PM 6.46 | 12:29PM 3.67 | 10:50PM 6.43 | 1:29PM 3.67 | 11:38PM 6.2 | 2:29PM 3.67 | 12:28AM 5.77 | 3:29PM 3.74 | 1:22AM 5.25 | 4:27PM 3.84 | 2:21AM 4.66 | 5:19PM 4 | 3:29AM 4.04 | 6:04PM 4.2 | 4:47AM 3.51 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (ft) | 12:52PM 0.59 | 2:14AM 0.66 | 1:35PM 1.02 | 3:06AM -0.23 | 2:17PM 1.48 | 3:56AM -0.95 | 3:01PM 1.9 | 4:46AM -1.48 | 3:47PM 2.23 | 5:36AM -1.77 | 4:35PM 2.49 | 6:26AM -1.8 | 5:27PM 2.69 | 7:18AM -1.67 | 6:24PM 2.82 | 8:11AM -1.35 | 7:31PM 2.89 | 9:04AM -0.95 | 8:50PM 2.89 | 9:57AM -0.52 | 10:19PM 2.72 | 10:47AM -0.03 | 11:47PM 2.33 | |||||||||||||
Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | Thursday 29 | Friday 30 | Saturday 31 | Sunday 01 | Monday 02 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 5:54 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 8:13 | - | - | 8:14 | - | - | 8:14 | - | - | 8:15 | - | - | 8:15 | - | - | 8:15 | - | - | 8:16 | - | - | 8:17 | - | - | 8:19 | - | - | 8:19 | - | - | 8:20 | - | - | 8:21 | - |
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| Temp. °F | 55 | 55 | 54 | 52 | 52 | 50 | 52 | 52 | 50 | 54 | 54 | 52 | 57 | 57 | 54 | 57 | 55 | 54 | 55 | 55 | 54 | 55 | 57 | 54 | 59 | 57 | 57 | 59 | 61 | 59 | 61 | 59 | 55 | 54 | 54 | 50 |
| Feels °F (?) | 48 | 48 | 46 | 45 | 43 | 43 | 45 | 45 | 43 | 48 | 48 | 46 | 54 | 52 | 48 | 54 | 50 | 50 | 52 | 52 | 48 | 52 | 52 | 50 | 57 | 54 | 57 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 57 | 54 | 52 | 48 | 48 | 45 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 55°F on Thu morning, min 48°F on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 57°F on Mon morning, min 48°F on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 59°F on Fri morning, min 52°F on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 61°F on Sat afternoon, min 50°F on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 12 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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