Carmel Beach surf break

Carmel Beach surfForecast / CAL – Monterey / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Saturday 25 Apr 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
13.9° C
(Which is 1.5°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 Monday (Apr 27) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m 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 2.2m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 01) at 11PM. 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+) 8AM (Mon 27th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 13s
Best Surf 8AM (Mon 27th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 13s
Most Powerful11PM (Fri 1st May)7ft (2.2m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
0
2
1
0
2
0
0
1
1
0
3
2
0
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WNW
11
0.9
NW
11
0.6
WNW
16
0.8
WNW
16
0.9
WNW
14
1
WNW
14
1.2
WNW
13
0.9
WNW
13
0.9
WNW
12
0.8
WNW
12
0.7
NW
12
0.7
NW
12
1.1
NW
8
0.6
NW
18
0.9
NW
16
1.3
WNW
10
1.1
NW
14
1.9
WNW
13
2.4
NW
10
2
WNW
10
2.2
NW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
207
169
193
280
330
389
458
261
255
180
137
142
158
249
367
367
437
1180
1169
726
1321
Wind (km/h)
15
WSW
15
WSW
15
SW
15
W
15
WNW
10
NNW
10
NNW
20
NW
5
NNE
15
NNW
15
WNW
10
NE
15
NW
15
NW
15
NW
15
NW
15
WNW
10
WNW
15
WNW
20
WNW
15
NNW
on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
7:57PM1.28m
7:11AM1.23m
8:30PM1.37m
8:18AM1.18m
9:00PM1.44m
9:18AM1.14m
9:27PM1.51m
10:12AM1.11m
9:52PM1.55m
11:03AM1.08m
10:16PM1.58m
11:52AM1.06m
10:41PM1.59m
Low Tide
1:01PM-0.09m
1:37AM0.54m
1:48PM0.00m
2:34AM0.35m
2:28PM0.12m
3:22AM0.19m
3:03PM0.26m
4:05AM0.05m
3:34PM0.39m
4:44AM-0.06m
4:03PM0.53m
5:21AM-0.13m
4:30PM0.64m
cloud
light rain
cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
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6:20
6:20
6:18
6:16
6:16
6:15
6:13
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7:50
7:51
7:52
7:52
7:52
7:53
7:54
1
Temp °C
13
13
12
13
14
13
12
13
12
14
14
14
14
14
12
13
13
12
13
14
12
10
9
9
10
10
11
9
9
9
11
11
12
11
11
9
10
10
10
11
11
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WNW
11
0.9
NW
11
0.7
WNW
8
0.8
WNW
16
0.9
WNW
8
1
WNW
14
1.2
WNW
13
0.9
WNW
13
0.9
WNW
12
0.8
NW
8
0.7
NW
12
1.1
NW
7
1.1
NW
8
1.1
NW
8
1.2
NW
8
1.3
WNW
10
1.3
WNW
9
1.9
WNW
13
2.4
NW
10
1.2
WNW
12
2.2
NW
12
Energy kJ
207
169
59
280
88
389
458
261
255
75
137
112
158
147
173
314
244
1180
1169
417
1321
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
13
0.6
WNW
15
0.6
WNW
16
0.4
NW
8
0.9
WNW
14
0.8
WNW
8
0.4
S
12
0.3
S
11
0.3
S
11
0.8
WNW
12
0.3
S
12
0.7
NW
12
0.7
WNW
11
0.8
WNW
11
0.9
NW
16
0.9
WNW
14
1.1
NW
14
0.3
SW
14
0.2
WSW
13
0.2
WSW
13
0.2
WSW
14
Energy kJ
87
167
193
23
330
80
46
22
21
180
24
142
107
149
367
367
437
29
17
17
18
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
15
0.5
S
13
0.4
S
13
0.4
S
12
0.4
S
12
0.4
S
12
0.3
SW
15
0.3
SW
16
0.3
SW
13
0.3
S
11
0.3
S
16
0.3
SW
16
0.4
NW
19
0.6
NW
18
0.7
WNW
10
0.3
SW
14
0.3
SW
14
0.2
S
11
0.2
S
10
0.2
S
12
0.1
SW
18
Energy kJ
110
85
52
46
46
45
35
42
27
23
46
40
95
249
94
33
33
9
8
11
12
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
WNW
5
0.9
NW
8
0.7
NW
5
1
NW
8
1.2
NW
8
2
WNW
10
Energy kJ
35
102
25
119
182
726
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
4
4
3
3
Distance (km)
9
45
7
45
1325
20
305
609
0
45
45
0
45
45
20
45
45
31
148
45
20
Best forecast wave conditions in Monterey
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
2
3
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
3
3
2
3
1
2
1
3
2
2
2
3
2
2
4
4
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
7
8
5
6
5
5
5
9
6
9
7
5
5
6
6
5
5
4
4
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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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