Ghost Tree surfForecast / CAL – Monterey / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Monday 04 May 2026 PDT
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Ghost Tree surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Ghost Tree sea temperature is
13.7° C
(Which is 1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ghost Tree this week:

The surf forecast for Ghost Tree over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 06) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ghost Tree in the next 16 days are 1.4m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 05) at 2AM. 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+) 5AM (Wed 6th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 12s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 6th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 2AM (Tue 5th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ghost Tree over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
1
1
0
2
1
0
1
0
0
2
2
1
2
2
2
3
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
WNW
14
1.4
WNW
13
1.3
WNW
13
1.1
WNW
12
1
WNW
12
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
14
1
WNW
13
1.1
WNW
12
1.1
WNW
12
1
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
11
1.8
NW
7
1.7
WNW
8
1.5
WNW
8
1.3
WNW
8
0.8
SSW
19
0.8
WNW
13
0.9
WNW
12
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
921
649
497
353
265
154
138
357
359
347
280
207
279
314
264
208
411
216
254
302
291
Wind (km/h)
10
WNW
5
NW
10
NNW
10
NW
10
NNW
15
NNW
20
NW
10
NNW
20
NNW
20
NW
15
NNW
20
NW
20
NW
15
NNW
15
NW
15
NW
15
NNW
15
NW
10
WNW
0
SW
10
WSW
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
glassy
on
High Tide
2:28PM0.98m
00:09AM1.50m
3:33PM0.95m
00:47AM1.43m
4:44PM0.96m
1:32AM1.35m
5:45PM0.98m
2:27AM1.27m
6:25PM1.03m
3:36AM1.18m
6:52PM1.10m
4:55AM1.12m
7:15PM1.19m
6:14AM1.07m
Low Tide
5:54PM0.87m
8:01AM-0.11m
6:28PM0.91m
8:50AM-0.06m
7:15PM0.94m
9:42AM-0.03m
8:35PM0.96m
10:35AM0.00m
10:20PM0.92m
11:24AM0.03m
11:50PM0.82m
12:08PM0.08m
00:58AM0.65m
12:48PM0.14m
clear
cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
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6:09
6:09
6:07
6:07
6:05
6:05
6:03
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7:58
7:59
8:00
8:00
8:00
8:01
8:02
8:04
Temp °C
14
13
12
14
13
13
13
12
13
13
12
13
14
13
14
14
14
16
15
14
15
11
11
9
12
11
11
10
10
10
10
10
9
10
10
12
11
12
14
13
14
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
WNW
14
1.4
WNW
13
1.3
WNW
13
1.1
WNW
12
1
WNW
12
0.8
WNW
11
0.7
WNW
11
1
WNW
13
1.1
WNW
12
1.1
WNW
12
1
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
11
0.8
WNW
11
1.7
WNW
8
1.5
WNW
8
1.3
WNW
8
1.6
WNW
8
1.3
NW
8
1.3
WNW
8
1.2
WNW
7
1.3
WNW
9
Energy kJ
921
649
497
353
265
143
105
357
359
347
280
207
149
314
264
208
331
216
193
138
261
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
SW
14
0.5
SW
14
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.4
NW
16
0.6
WNW
16
0.6
WNW
15
0.7
WNW
14
0.8
SSW
19
0.8
W
9
0.9
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
9
0.8
SSW
16
Energy kJ
103
103
188
142
204
154
138
134
96
91
44
43
69
166
144
183
411
99
254
126
291
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SSW
13
0.2
S
12
0.2
S
12
0.2
S
12
0.7
WNW
6
0.5
WNW
14
0.3
SW
19
0.1
SW
20
0.1
SW
18
0.3
SW
18
0.3
NW
17
0.4
SW
17
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
20
0.6
W
10
0.7
WNW
13
0.8
WNW
13
0.6
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
16
0.4
NW
12
Energy kJ
49
70
11
11
11
27
120
59
15
13
54
47
75
123
152
70
156
192
246
302
37
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
3
0.4
NW
4
0.8
WNW
5
0.8
WNW
5
0.8
WNW
7
0.9
WNW
5
1
NW
5
1.1
NW
6
1.8
NW
7
Energy kJ
2
3
33
36
56
45
55
88
279
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
1
2
1
1
3
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
3
3
3
3
3
1
Distance (km)
44
8
31
44
8
44
44
20
44
44
20
44
44
20
44
44
20
44
83
0
8
Best forecast wave conditions in Monterey
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
3
2
2
3
4
3
3
3
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
2
1
2
3
4
4
4
3
2
4
2
3
4
3
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
9
5
5
6
5
7
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
8
5
8
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Information about the Ghost Tree Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Ghost Tree provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Ghost Tree can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ghost Tree 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 (Ghost Tree) 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 Ghost Tree 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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