Ghost Tree surfForecast / CAL – Monterey / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Thursday 21 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
11.9° C
(Which is 1.0°C colder than average 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 21) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m 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 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 28) at 8AM. 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+)11PM (Thu 21st May)4.5ft (1.4m) 11s
Best Surf 2AM (Wed 27th May)8ft (2.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 8AM (Thu 28th May)10ft (3.0m) 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 Thu morning, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Sun afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
3
1
0
1
0
0
2
0
1
3
1
2
2
0
1
4
2
2
2
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
NW
11
1.7
WNW
11
1.4
NW
11
1.4
NW
10
1.4
NW
10
1.3
NW
10
1.1
NW
9
1.3
WNW
9
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.7
NW
16
0.9
NW
15
0.9
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
2.5
NW
12
2.5
WNW
12
2.5
WNW
11
3
NW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
862
634
467
370
356
315
186
261
169
164
264
309
448
464
382
353
407
1681
1794
1703
2129
Wind (km/h)
10
WNW
10
WNW
5
NNW
10
WSW
15
SW
5
S
15
SW
15
WSW
5
NW
10
W
15
WSW
5
N
10
NW
10
W
10
NNW
20
NW
20
WNW
5
NW
10
SW
15
WSW
10
NW
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
on
cross
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
on
cross-on
High Tide
4:48PM1.16m
2:52AM1.44m
5:42PM1.24m
4:10AM1.26m
6:28PM1.33m
5:36AM1.11m
7:07PM1.42m
7:01AM1.02m
7:42PM1.50m
8:18AM0.98m
8:13PM1.56m
9:27AM0.98m
8:42PM1.61m
Low Tide
9:27AM-0.34m
9:16PM0.84m
10:25AM-0.21m
10:52PM0.76m
11:19AM-0.06m
00:19AM0.60m
12:09PM0.09m
1:30AM0.41m
12:55PM0.25m
2:27AM0.23m
1:36PM0.41m
3:14AM0.06m
2:14PM0.55m
3:55AM-0.06m
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part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:56
5:56
5:54
5:54
5:54
5:52
5:52
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:12
8:13
8:14
8:14
8:15
8:15
8:16
Temp °C
13
12
11
11
12
12
12
13
12
11
11
11
12
12
12
11
12
11
11
12
11
11
10
10
10
9
10
11
10
10
10
8
10
10
9
11
8
8
9
10
9
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
NW
11
1.7
WNW
11
1.4
NW
11
1.4
NW
10
1.4
NW
10
1.3
NW
10
1.1
NW
9
1.3
WNW
9
0.8
WNW
7
0.7
NW
10
0.8
WNW
9
0.9
NW
15
0.9
WNW
13
1.1
NW
13
1.1
NW
12
0.9
WNW
12
1.6
NW
8
2.5
NW
12
2.5
WNW
12
2.5
WNW
11
3
NW
11
Energy kJ
862
634
467
370
356
315
186
261
61
98
110
309
313
394
341
247
330
1681
1794
1703
2129
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
19
0.5
SW
15
0.4
SW
15
0.5
SW
18
0.5
SW
18
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
NW
11
0.6
SW
16
0.6
NW
10
0.6
SSW
16
0.7
NW
16
0.7
NW
9
0.9
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
1.2
NW
12
0.9
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
Energy kJ
184
112
54
152
150
152
96
203
79
164
264
86
448
464
382
353
407
318
236
236
156
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
15
0.4
S
13
0.4
S
12
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.3
S
12
0.6
SSW
16
0.3
S
12
0.6
SSW
16
0.5
WNW
7
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
WNW
9
0.6
WNW
9
0.2
S
10
0.2
S
10
0.9
SSW
16
0.1
S
9
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
10
0.2
WNW
22
Energy kJ
57
50
47
53
51
27
169
24
169
25
140
142
56
54
7
7
348
2
2
2
46
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
3
0.5
WNW
4
1.4
NW
7
Energy kJ
1
11
217
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
3
1
1
2
1
2
4
3
3
4
Distance (km)
44
185
0
8
8
6
8
8
0
146
307
0
44
44
8
44
44
0
8
8
20
Best forecast wave conditions in Monterey
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
4
3
4
5
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
2
3
2
3
2
3
1
3
3
2
2
3
2
2
4
4
4
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
7
6
8
6
8
6
5
5
5
4
5
5
4
4
5
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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