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Carmel Beach surfForecast / CAL – Monterey / USA
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 Monday (Apr 07) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 10ft and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1ft and 15s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Carmel Beach in the next 12 days are 10ft 15s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 07) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
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Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Mon 7th Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
Best Surf | 11AM (Mon 7th Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
Most Powerful | 11AM (Mon 7th Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Carmel Beach over the next 12 days.
Monday 07 | Tuesday 08 | Wednesday 09 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Period(s) (?) | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 16 | 10 | 19 | 12 | 17 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 |
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Energy (?) | 3851 | 2825 | 2487 | 2056 | 1643 | 1321 | 1062 | 920 | 581 | 404 | 229 | 240 | 339 | 328 | 617 | 1321 | 2150 | 1762 | 1332 | 1116 | 726 | 604 | 572 | 719 | 1057 | 904 | 1960 | 749 | 1526 | 1660 | 1093 | 756 | 1182 | 757 | 467 | 316 |
Wind (mph) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | on | cross- on | on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross |
High Tide / height (ft) | 9:04PM 4.04 | 8:08AM 4.3 | 9:31PM 4.2 | 9:00AM 4.2 | 9:55PM 4.36 | 9:47AM 4.07 | 10:15PM 4.49 | 10:31AM 3.9 | 10:35PM 4.66 | 11:14AM 3.74 | 10:55PM 4.79 | 11:58AM 3.58 | 11:16PM 4.86 | 12:45PM 3.41 | 11:39PM 4.89 | 1:36PM 3.22 | 12:05AM 4.86 | 2:39PM 3.05 | 12:36AM 4.76 | 4:01PM 2.95 | 1:14AM 4.63 | 5:54PM 2.99 | 2:04AM 4.46 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (ft) | 2:14PM -0.3 | 2:27AM 1.87 | 2:54PM -0.1 | 3:13AM 1.41 | 3:27PM 0.16 | 3:53AM 0.98 | 3:55PM 0.52 | 4:30AM 0.66 | 4:20PM 0.95 | 5:05AM 0.33 | 4:43PM 1.35 | 5:40AM 0.1 | 5:05PM 1.74 | 6:16AM -0.07 | 5:27PM 2.1 | 6:55AM -0.1 | 5:49PM 2.43 | 7:39AM -0.07 | 6:12PM 2.66 | 8:29AM -0.03 | 6:33PM 2.85 | 9:27AM 0.03 | 6:59PM 3.05 | |||||||||||||
Monday 07 | Tuesday 08 | Wednesday 09 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sunrise | 6:45 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - |
Sunset | - | 7:34 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:36 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:38 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:40 | - | - | 7:42 | - | - | 7:43 | - | - | 7:44 | - |
Rain (in) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Temp. °F | 57 | 57 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 57 | 61 | 63 | 59 | 59 | 61 | 57 | 57 | 54 | 50 | 50 | 52 | 54 | 59 | 57 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 50 | 54 | 54 | 52 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 55 | 55 | 55 |
Feels °F (?) | 55 | 54 | 52 | 50 | 48 | 50 | 54 | 55 | 55 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 46 | 41 | 41 | 45 | 48 | 55 | 54 | 52 | 50 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 46 | 45 | 48 | 48 | 46 | 48 | 46 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 63°F on Wed afternoon, min 54°F on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 61°F on Thu afternoon, min 48°F on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 59°F on Sun morning, min 50°F on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 55°F on Fri morning, min 50°F on Wed morning). 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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