Carmel Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.55° N 121.93° W

Carmel Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 03 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Carmel Beach sea temperature is
16.0°C
0.6° 

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 4 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 8 Oct, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 14s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 8 Oct, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 14s period, NW swell with 846 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 3 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 15s period with SW 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 Saturday (Oct 03) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 9s. 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 1.4m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 08) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sat 3rd Oct)2.5ft (0.7m) 15s
Best Surf 5PM (Thu 8th Oct)4.5ft (1.4m) 14s
Most Powerful 5PM (Thu 8th Oct)4.5ft (1.4m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 18°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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NW
9
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.6
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14
0.7
SSW
13
0.8
WNW
11
0.6
SSW
19
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NW
10
0.7
SW
18
0.8
SSW
17
0.8
SSW
16
1.4
NW
14
1.4
NW
13
1.3
NW
13
1.2
NW
12
1.2
WNW
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
178
251
255
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183
178
121
151
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248
239
319
386
339
846
632
527
456
384
Wind (km/h)
5
W
5
N
10
NNW
5
W
10
NNE
10
WNW
5
WNW
10
NNE
10
NW
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W
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NNE
15
N
5
WNW
10
NNE
10
NNW
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WSW
5
NNE
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NW
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WSW
10
NNE
Wind State
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glassy
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cross-off
High Tide
4:02PM1.61m
7:26AM1.18m
5:27PM1.57m
8:06AM1.26m
6:45PM1.55m
8:41AM1.35m
7:52PM1.54m
9:12AM1.44m
8:52PM1.51m
9:41AM1.54m
9:47PM1.45m
10:09AM1.61m
10:38PM1.39m
Low Tide
00:02AM-0.05m
11:34AM0.97m
1:03AM-0.06m
12:57PM0.82m
1:55AM-0.04m
2:02PM0.64m
2:39AM0.01m
2:57PM0.46m
3:17AM0.11m
3:46PM0.29m
3:51AM0.23m
4:31PM0.16m
4:23AM0.38m
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Temp °C
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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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