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Carmel Beach Surf Forecast
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Carmel Beach surfForecast / CAL – Monterey / USA
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 am Thursday 21 Nov 2024 PST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Carmel Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Carmel Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 21) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 2.1m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Carmel Beach in the next 12 days are 1.9m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 21) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Friday (Nov 22) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Thu 21st Nov) | 6ft (1.9m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Thu 21st Nov) | 6ft (1.8m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Thu 21st Nov) | 6ft (1.9m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Carmel Beach over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 13 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 14 |
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| Energy (?) | 1497 | 1144 | 667 | 517 | 717 | 653 | 389 | 244 | 200 | 92 | 82 | 101 | 104 | 146 | 147 | 94 | 233 | 276 | 369 | 311 | 399 | 257 | 326 | 248 | 212 | 155 | 150 | 92 | 90 | 58 | 214 | 565 | 1194 | 1220 | 1143 | 961 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | glass | on | glass | cross- off | glass | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | off | cross- off | cross | off | cross- off | glass | glass | glass | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 1:44PM 1.41 | 5:00AM 1.26 | 2:59PM 1.26 | 5:42AM 1.32 | 4:21PM 1.15 | 6:15AM 1.38 | 5:40PM 1.08 | 6:42AM 1.44 | 6:52PM 1.05 | 7:06AM 1.50 | 7:55PM 1.03 | 7:28AM 1.57 | 8:51PM 1.04 | 7:51AM 1.62 | 9:41PM 1.05 | 8:16AM 1.67 | 10:28PM 1.06 | 8:44AM 1.71 | 11:15PM 1.07 | 9:14AM 1.73 | 12:01AM 1.08 | 9:48AM 1.73 | 12:50AM 1.08 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:28PM -0.02 | 9:57AM 0.94 | 10:21PM 0.10 | 11:21AM 0.82 | 11:09PM 0.22 | 12:25PM 0.65 | 11:51PM 0.34 | 1:15PM 0.48 | 12:27AM 0.46 | 1:57PM 0.30 | 12:59AM 0.57 | 2:33PM 0.15 | 1:28AM 0.67 | 3:08PM 0.02 | 1:58AM 0.76 | 3:42PM -0.09 | 2:28AM 0.83 | 4:17PM -0.16 | 3:00AM 0.88 | 4:54PM -0.20 | 3:34AM 0.92 | 5:33PM -0.23 | ||||||||||||||
Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 01 | Monday 02 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 4:54 | - | - | 4:53 | - | - | 4:53 | - | - | 4:52 | - | - | 4:52 | - | - | 4:52 | - | - | 4:52 | - | - | 4:52 | - | - | 4:52 | - | - | 4:52 | - | - | 4:52 | - | - | 4:52 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | 2 | 12 | - | - | - | 1 | 10 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 13 |
| Feels °C (?) | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 14 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Fri night, calm by Sat afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 10°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 12 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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