When should you surf Monterey State Beach today?
The strongest signal points around 8h with a 100/100 score. Always check wind, tide and your level before paddling out.
Surf today
Monterey State Beach surf today, Friday 16 October
Session score, waves, wind, tide and best time today for Monterey State Beach (Monterey).
Best score today
1008h
Now
10008:00
Waves
1.2 m
12 s
Wind
6 km/h
Side-off · S
Tide
▲ 05:00 · ▼ 07:00 · ▲ 14:00
range 1.3 m
Light
07:15 → 18:29
Best windows today
8h100/100
1.1 m · 12 s · 2 km/h
9h88/100
1.1 m · 12 s · 4 km/h
10h100/100
1.1 m · 12 s · 1 km/h
Hour-by-hour forecast
| Hour | Score | Waves | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 100 | 1.2 m · 12 s | 3 km/h · SE | tide rising ↑ |
| 01:00 | 88 | 1.2 m · 11 s | 11 km/h · SE | tide rising ↑ |
| 02:00 | 88 | 1.2 m · 11 s | 2 km/h · N | tide rising ↑ |
| 03:00 | 100 | 1.2 m · 11 s | 2 km/h · SW | tide rising ↑ |
| 04:00 | 100 | 1.2 m · 11 s | 7 km/h · SE | tide rising ↑ |
| 05:00 | 100 | 1.1 m · 11 s | 4 km/h · SW | high tide |
| 06:00 | 100 | 1.1 m · 11 s | 7 km/h · S | tide falling ↓ |
| 07:00 | 88 | 1.1 m · 12 s | 6 km/h · S | low tide |
| 08:00 | 100 | 1.1 m · 12 s | 2 km/h · SE | tide rising ↑ |
| 09:00 | 88 | 1.1 m · 12 s | 4 km/h · N | tide rising ↑ |
| 10:00 | 100 | 1.1 m · 12 s | 1 km/h · NW | tide rising ↑ |
| 11:00 | 88 | 1.1 m · 12 s | 6 km/h · N | tide rising ↑ |
| 12:00 | 88 | 1.1 m · 12 s | 6 km/h · N | tide rising ↑ |
| 13:00 | 75 | 1.1 m · 12 s | 8 km/h · N | tide rising ↑ |
| 14:00 | 50 | 1.1 m · 12 s | 6 km/h · W | tide falling ↓ |
| 15:00 | 50 | 1.1 m · 12 s | 11 km/h · W | tide falling ↓ |
| 16:00 | 63 | 1.1 m · 12 s | 11 km/h · NW | tide falling ↓ |
| 17:00 | 63 | 1.1 m · 12 s | 8 km/h · N | tide falling ↓ |
| 18:00 | 100 | 1.1 m · 12 s | 2 km/h · SE | tide falling ↓ |
| 19:00 | 88 | 1.1 m · 12 s | 9 km/h · S | tide falling ↓ |
| 20:00 | 88 | 1.1 m · 12 s | 11 km/h · S | tide falling ↓ |
| 21:00 | 88 | 1.1 m · 12 s | 11 km/h · S | tide falling ↓ |
| 22:00 | 88 | 1.1 m · 12 s | 10 km/h · S | low tide |
| 23:00 | 100 | 1.1 m · 12 s | 2 km/h · S | tide rising ↑ |
Today FAQs
What is the tide at Monterey State Beach today?
Today's main tide markers are ▲ 05:00 · ▼ 07:00 · ▲ 14:00. The right window also depends on the bank and swell direction.
Is Monterey State 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 Monterey State Beach.