Carmel Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.55° N 121.93° W

Carmel Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 14 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Carmel Beach sea temperature is
16.8°C
1.8° 

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 15 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 21 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 11s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 20 Oct, 5PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 13s period, WNW swell with 1,497 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 14 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 14s period with NW 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 Wednesday (Oct 14) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 14s. 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 2.1m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 20) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Wed 14th Oct)3.5ft (1.1m) 14s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 21st Oct)6ft (1.8m) 11s
Most Powerful 5PM (Tue 20th Oct)7ft (2.1m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
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(10 max)
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3
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
WNW
14
1
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
1
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
20
0.9
SSW
19
1
SSW
18
1
SSW
18
1
SSW
17
2
WNW
11
2
WNW
12
1.8
WNW
11
1.9
WNW
13
1.8
NW
12
1
SSW
16
1.7
WNW
8
2.1
WNW
13
2
WNW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
539
422
402
417
305
253
298
539
603
596
543
923
1044
829
1162
918
534
419
1497
1026
Wind (km/h)
10
NW
10
NE
15
NNE
5
WNW
10
NE
5
NE
5
NW
5
NE
15
NNW
5
WNW
10
NNW
15
NW
20
NW
20
NW
15
NNW
25
NW
10
WNW
15
WNW
10
WNW
10
NNW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
High Tide
3:32AM1.08m
1:06PM1.50m
5:05AM1.07m
6:29AM1.09m
2:58PM1.34m
7:14AM1.13m
4:19PM1.29m
7:40AM1.17m
5:37PM1.27m
8:02AM1.23m
6:44PM1.27m
Low Tide
8:11PM0.08m
6:51AM1.00m
9:07PM0.13m
7:34AM1.06m
10:10PM0.17m
9:02AM1.09m
11:14PM0.19m
10:58AM1.05m
00:10AM0.18m
12:21PM0.95m
00:57AM0.18m
1:18PM0.82m
1:35AM0.19m
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Temp °C
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25
27
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22
17
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Feels °C
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16
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10
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14
11
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12
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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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