Carmel Beach
Big Sur & Monterey · United States
Powerful beach breakgood for intermediates and advanced surfers
Steep shorebreak, better on a medium swell. Best wind — E.
Live 7-day forecast →
Wave height and period, wind, tide and a “can you surf today” verdict — for every level and for yours personally. Free, no install.
The spot in short
| Type | Powerful beach break |
|---|---|
| Good for | intermediates and advanced surfers |
| Beach faces | west |
| Working swell | from southwest — northwest |
| Coordinates | 36.554, -121.929 |
FAQ
Is Carmel Beach good for beginners?
Carmel Beach is a spot for intermediates and advanced surfers. Beginners are better off at an easier spot nearby — see the list below; Plyuh’s forecast shows where it’s safe to learn today.
What’s the surf forecast for Carmel Beach today?
The live 7-day forecast — wave height and period, wind, tide, daylight and a plain-words verdict — is on the spot’s page in Plyuh: https://plyuh.com/#big-sur-monterey/carmel-beach. The forecast is checked against nearby buoys and satellites.
Spots nearby — Big Sur & Monterey
- Sand Dollar Beach — Beach break in a bay, intermediates and advanced surfers
- Willow Creek — Boulder point, intermediates and advanced surfers
- Andrew Molera — Point at the river mouth , intermediates and advanced surfers
- Asilomar — Reefs and peaks, intermediates and advanced surfers
- Marina State Beach — Powerful beach break, intermediates and advanced surfers
- Moss Landing — Beach break by the jetty, intermediates and advanced surfers