Carmel Beach Surf Report & Forecast

Surf Report and Surf Forecast

Current Surf Conditions

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Condition Rating

LOTUS Forecast
POOR

Surf Height

2-3FT

Thigh to waist

LOTUS Forecast

Swell

4.2FT12s
S184º
1.6FT16s
SW216º
1.6FT16s
S182º
LOTUS Forecast

Wind

14KTSSSW

20kts gusts, Cross-shore

Model Forecast
Satellite map of location

Tide

3.4FT

Temperature

62°F

spotName Wind & Weather
60ºF

3/2mm wetsuit

Chris Borg

Monterey Forecast

Chris Borg •

Today

Small surf off meager swell today. Afternoon onshores stay manageable.

Afternoon Outlook: Little WNW/NW swell lingers, with waves mostly running thigh-waist high. Low-end moderate WSW afternoon sea breeze. Later afternoon high tide bogs down the little waves.

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Carmel Beach Surf Guide

One of the prettiest beaches in the world. The sand at Carmel Beach is fine and white and squeaky clean, and sometimes the surf is, too. There are peaks all along this half-mile beach, which change constantly and are best from October to July. The spots are 4th Street, 8th Street and 11th Street. The water is electric blue. Carmel Beach is hit or miss. The kelp and cove protect it from winds, so it can be glassy when everywhere else is blown out. Every now and then, there are serious tubes to be... Read more