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Carmel Beach surf break

Carmel Beach surfForecast / CAL – Monterey / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 pm Tuesday 06 Jan 2026 PST
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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
14.5° C
 (Which is 1.7°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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jan 07) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Carmel Beach in the next 12 days are 3.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 08) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Jan 11) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (PST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Wed 7th Jan)5.5ft (1.7m) 11s
Best Surf10AM (Thu 8th Jan)11ft (3.5m) 17s
Most Powerful 1PM (Thu 8th Jan)11ft (3.5m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Carmel Beach over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue night, min 8°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Tue night, fresh winds from the NW by Wed night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tue
13
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Rating
(10 max)
3
1
0
0
!
!
!
5
4
4
3
1
1
2
1
3
!
5
4
4
3
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.6
WNW
1.4
WNW
0.7
NW
1.6
NW
3.5
NW
3.5
NW
3
NW
2.5
NW
2.4
WNW
1.9
NW
1.5
NW
1.1
NW
0.9
WNW
1.2
WNW
1.2
WNW
1.8
WNW
3
WNW
2.5
WNW
2.2
WNW
2.1
WNW
1.9
WNW
Period(s) (?)111121191716161515141313121312181616151414
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)6194694631770718969035076317023781491769431268440393212343743412206617041333
Wind
(km/h)
10
N
10
NNW
30
NW
25
NW
25
NNW
20
NNW
20
NE
10
ENE
10
NNE
10
E
10
ENE
10
N
20
NE
20
NE
20
N
20
NE
15
NE
0
SE
15
ENE
10
NE
15
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscrosscross-
off		offcross-
off		offoffcrosscross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		glassoffcross-
off		cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:51AM
1.34
12:37PM
1.42
2:34AM
1.38
1:37PM
1.19
3:16AM
1.43
2:52PM
1.00
3:58AM
1.47
4:34PM
0.87
4:39AM
1.50
6:31PM
0.86
5:20AM
1.54
8:08PM
0.92
6:02AM
1.58
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:04AM
0.72
7:34PM
-0.01
8:19AM
0.68
8:12PM
0.20
9:40AM
0.59
8:50PM
0.40
11:02AM
0.47
9:29PM
0.59
12:12PM
0.32
10:14PM
0.75
1:07PM
0.18
11:09PM
0.87
1:52PM
0.05
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tue
13
Sunrise-7:20--7:20--7:20--7:18--7:18--7:18--7:18-
Sunset--5:07--5:07--5:08--5:09--5:10--5:12--5:13
part cloud
part cloud
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
---1-----------------
Temp. °C131313121212101213121415131617161816172020
Feels °C (?)117866669109101181112111515131616
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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.

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.

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