Ghost Tree surfForecast / CAL – Monterey / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Tuesday 12 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
12.2° C
(Which is 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 Thursday (May 14) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 7s. 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 4.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Thu 14th May)5ft (1.5m) 12s
Best Surf 2AM (Mon 18th May)11ft (3.5m) 11s
Most Powerful11PM (Sun 17th May)13ft (4.0m) 11s

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 13°C on Tue night, min 10°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Fri morning, strong winds from the NW by Sat afternoon).

Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
0
0
1
2
2
3
2
0
2
2
0
1
2
0
5
3
1
3
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
WNW
11
1.4
WNW
11
1
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
12
1.1
WNW
11
1.5
WNW
12
2
WNW
11
2.1
WNW
11
2.5
WNW
9
2.5
WNW
10
3
NW
9
2.5
WNW
10
3
NW
10
3
NW
9
3.5
NW
10
3.5
WNW
11
4
WNW
11
3.5
NW
11
3
WNW
11
2.5
WNW
11
2.5
WNW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
486
486
226
380
275
603
887
974
1065
1205
1405
1334
1448
1636
2433
2992
3228
3084
1765
1661
1568
Wind (km/h)
10
NW
15
WNW
10
NW
20
NW
30
NW
15
NNW
15
NW
15
NW
10
NW
15
NW
25
NW
20
NW
25
NW
40
NW
35
NW
25
NW
40
NW
15
N
10
NNW
20
NW
15
NNW
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
High Tide
8:03PM1.45m
8:33AM1.07m
8:31PM1.59m
9:37AM1.09m
9:02PM1.73m
10:38AM1.10m
9:39PM1.85m
11:37AM1.11m
10:19PM1.92m
12:38PM1.11m
11:03PM1.93m
1:39PM1.10m
11:51PM1.88m
Low Tide
1:26PM0.23m
2:38AM0.21m
2:03PM0.33m
3:24AM-0.03m
2:41PM0.45m
4:10AM-0.24m
3:21PM0.55m
4:57AM-0.40m
4:03PM0.65m
5:46AM-0.51m
4:48PM0.73m
6:38AM-0.54m
5:38PM0.79m
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:03
6:01
6:01
6:01
6:00
5:58
5:58
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:05
8:06
8:06
8:07
8:07
8:08
8:09
Temp °C
12
12
13
13
13
11
13
13
12
12
12
11
12
12
12
12
13
12
15
14
13
10
10
11
9
7
6
10
10
9
9
7
7
7
4
5
7
6
5
12
10
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
WNW
11
1.4
WNW
11
1
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
12
1.1
WNW
11
1.5
WNW
7
2
WNW
11
2.1
WNW
11
2.5
WNW
9
2.5
WNW
10
0.7
SSW
15
2.5
WNW
10
1
WNW
14
1
WNW
14
1
WNW
13
3.5
WNW
11
0.4
SSW
13
3.5
NW
11
3
WNW
11
0.3
SSW
12
2.5
WNW
10
Energy kJ
486
486
226
380
275
243
887
974
1065
1205
231
1334
431
413
373
2992
59
3084
1765
30
1568
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
15
0.9
WNW
6
0.7
SSW
14
0.8
WNW
13
1.5
WNW
12
0.8
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
15
0.5
NW
16
0.8
WNW
15
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
14
0.5
S
14
0.2
S
18
0.4
SSW
13
0.3
S
16
0.3
S
16
0.4
NW
17
Energy kJ
242
242
74
163
201
603
298
203
246
234
132
294
167
165
118
94
24
58
46
46
71
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
11
0.7
SSW
14
0.2
S
13
0.5
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
13
0.2
S
12
0.3
SSW
13
0.1
S
10
0.3
WNW
18
0.1
S
10
0.6
SSW
14
0.1
SW
19
0.1
SW
19
0.1
SW
19
0.1
S
18
0.1
SW
18
0.2
S
17
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
SW
18
0.3
S
15
Energy kJ
4
2
186
13
104
102
11
33
2
62
2
156
15
15
15
6
12
24
33
48
40
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
NW
6
1.6
NW
6
3
NW
9
3
NW
10
3
NW
9
3.5
NW
10
4
WNW
11
2.5
WNW
11
Energy kJ
64
209
1405
1448
1636
2433
3228
1661
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
3
1
1
4
2
1
3
4
1
4
1
3
3
1
1
5
4
1
3
Distance (km)
146
44
20
44
44
20
44
44
20
44
44
24
44
307
44
44
44
0
44
44
20
Best forecast wave conditions in Monterey
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
4
5
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
2
2
4
3
2
4
4
3
4
3
3
5
4
3
6
5
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
9
8
9
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
6
4
4
5
4
4
6
5
5
5
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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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