When should you surf Carmel Beach today?
The strongest signal points around 10h with a 100/100 score. Always check wind, tide and your level before paddling out.
Surf today
Carmel Beach surf today, Friday 16 October
Session score, waves, wind, tide and best time today for Carmel Beach (Monterey).
Best score today
10010h
Now
8809:00
Waves
1.4 m
13 s
Wind
12 km/h
Offshore · E
Tide
▼ 07:00
range 1.3 m
Light
07:16 → 18:29
Best windows today
8h88/100
1.2 m · 12 s · 13 km/h
9h88/100
1.2 m · 12 s · 7 km/h
10h100/100
1.2 m · 12 s · 2 km/h
Hour-by-hour forecast
| Hour | Score | Waves | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 79 | 1.4 m · 12 s | 16 km/h · E | tide rising ↑ |
| 01:00 | 88 | 1.4 m · 12 s | 16 km/h · E | tide rising ↑ |
| 02:00 | 88 | 1.3 m · 12 s | 15 km/h · NE | tide rising ↑ |
| 03:00 | 88 | 1.3 m · 11 s | 17 km/h · E | tide rising ↑ |
| 04:00 | 88 | 1.3 m · 12 s | 16 km/h · E | tide rising ↑ |
| 05:00 | 88 | 1.3 m · 12 s | 13 km/h · NE | high tide |
| 06:00 | 88 | 1.3 m · 12 s | 15 km/h · E | tide falling ↓ |
| 07:00 | 88 | 1.3 m · 12 s | 17 km/h · E | low tide |
| 08:00 | 88 | 1.2 m · 12 s | 13 km/h · E | tide rising ↑ |
| 09:00 | 88 | 1.2 m · 12 s | 7 km/h · E | tide rising ↑ |
| 10:00 | 100 | 1.2 m · 12 s | 2 km/h · W | tide rising ↑ |
| 11:00 | 75 | 1.2 m · 12 s | 8 km/h · W | tide rising ↑ |
| 12:00 | — | 1.2 m · 12 s | 11 km/h · W | tide rising ↑ |
| 13:00 | — | 1.2 m · 12 s | 20 km/h · SW | tide rising ↑ |
| 14:00 | — | 1.2 m · 12 s | 16 km/h · SW | tide falling ↓ |
| 15:00 | 25 | 1.2 m · 12 s | 10 km/h · W | tide falling ↓ |
| 16:00 | 63 | 1.2 m · 12 s | 9 km/h · NW | tide falling ↓ |
| 17:00 | 75 | 1.2 m · 12 s | 5 km/h · NW | tide falling ↓ |
| 18:00 | 88 | 1.2 m · 12 s | 5 km/h · NE | tide falling ↓ |
| 19:00 | 88 | 1.2 m · 12 s | 11 km/h · E | tide falling ↓ |
| 20:00 | 88 | 1.2 m · 13 s | 11 km/h · E | tide falling ↓ |
| 21:00 | 88 | 1.2 m · 13 s | 13 km/h · E | tide falling ↓ |
| 22:00 | 88 | 1.2 m · 13 s | 12 km/h · E | low tide |
| 23:00 | 88 | 1.2 m · 13 s | 11 km/h · E | tide rising ↑ |
Today FAQs
What is the tide at Carmel Beach today?
Today's main tide markers are ▼ 07:00. The right window also depends on the bank and swell direction.
Is Carmel Beach suitable for beginners today?
Check the score, effective wave size and wind. If swell or current is building, choose a surf school or a more sheltered spot than Carmel Beach.