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Monterey surf report and forecast
Swell 1: 0.9 m 6 s NW · Swell 2: 0.7 m 14 s SSW · Swell 3: 0.6 m 19 s WNW
Best window this week: Monday 07:00 PST — 9.2 1.4 m (4.8 ft) at 19 s, glassy wind. Ratings: 0–10 for an intermediate surfer; B = beginner, A = advanced. Offshore/onshore is judged against the coast's orientation (348° faces the sea).
7-day surf forecast
| Day | Rating | Wave height | Period | Swell from | Wind | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 01 Nov | 0.7 B 0 · A 1 | 1.6 m (5.1 ft) | 15 s | SSW | 7 kt cross-onshore | 06:31–17:10 |
| Mon 02 Nov | 9.2 B 1 · A 9 | 1.4–1.8 m (4.7–5.8 ft) | 18 s | WNW | 5 kt glassy | 06:32–17:09 |
| Tue 03 Nov | 8.4 B 1 · A 9 | 1.8–2.3 m (5.9–7.5 ft) | 16 s | WNW | 11 kt offshore | 06:33–17:08 |
| Wed 04 Nov | 4.5 B 0 · A 7 | 2.0–2.6 m (6.5–8.5 ft) | 14 s | WNW | 9 kt onshore | 06:34–17:07 |
| Thu 05 Nov | 5.7 B 1 · A 6 | 1.7–2.0 m (5.6–6.6 ft) | 13 s | WNW | 11 kt onshore | 06:35–17:06 |
| Fri 06 Nov | 3.9 B 0 · A 7 | 2.1–2.5 m (6.9–8.1 ft) | 16 s | WNW | 10 kt cross-onshore | 06:36–17:05 |
| Sat 07 Nov | 5.0 B 0 · A 9 | 2.2–2.5 m (7.4–8.4 ft) | 16 s | WNW | 7 kt glassy | 06:37–17:04 |
Today and tomorrow, every 3 hours
| Time | Rating | Wave | Period · from | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 04:00 | 8.0 B 1 · A 8 | 1.4 m (4.7 ft) | 19 s WNW | 7 kt ENE cross-shore |
| Mon 07:00 | 9.2 B 1 · A 9 | 1.4 m (4.8 ft) | 19 s WNW | 1 kt SSE glassy |
| Mon 10:00 | 8.9 B 1 · A 9 | 1.5 m (4.9 ft) | 18 s WNW | 5 kt SSW glassy |
| Mon 13:00 | 8.9 B 1 · A 9 | 1.6 m (5.2 ft) | 18 s WNW | 4 kt SW glassy |
| Mon 16:00 | 8.5 B 1 · A 8 | 1.6 m (5.4 ft) | 17 s WNW | 5 kt WSW glassy |
| Mon 19:00 | 8.2 B 1 · A 8 | 1.7 m (5.6 ft) | 17 s WNW | 7 kt WSW cross-shore |
| Mon 22:00 | 8.3 B 1 · A 9 | 1.8 m (5.8 ft) | 17 s WNW | 5 kt SE cross-offshore |
| Tue 01:00 | 7.5 B 1 · A 8 | 1.8 m (6.0 ft) | 17 s WNW | 13 kt SW cross-offshore |
| Tue 04:00 | 7.8 B 1 · A 8 | 1.8 m (6.0 ft) | 17 s WNW | 11 kt SSW cross-offshore |
| Tue 07:00 | 8.4 B 1 · A 9 | 1.8 m (5.9 ft) | 16 s WNW | 10 kt SSE offshore |
| Tue 10:00 | 7.9 B 1 · A 8 | 1.8 m (6.0 ft) | 16 s WNW | 16 kt S offshore |
| Tue 13:00 | 6.9 B 1 · A 8 | 1.9 m (6.2 ft) | 16 s WNW | 18 kt SSW offshore |
| Tue 16:00 | 6.8 B 1 · A 8 | 2.0 m (6.6 ft) | 15 s WNW | 11 kt SSW cross-offshore |
| Tue 19:00 | 6.5 B 0 · A 8 | 2.1 m (7.0 ft) | 15 s WNW | 6 kt SSW cross-offshore |
| Tue 22:00 | 5.9 B 0 · A 8 | 2.3 m (7.5 ft) | 15 s WNW | 3 kt S glassy |
Model vs reality: nearest buoy
Buoy Monterey Canyon Outer, CA (156) (46236), 18 km from Monterey, reported 1 h before this update. model on target (within 0.1 m).
| Buoy | Model | |
|---|---|---|
| Wave height | 1.1 m (3.6 ft) | 1.2 m (3.9 ft) |
| Peak period | 14 s | 19 s |
| Swell from | SW | WNW |
water 13.5 °C at the buoy
Buoy = measured at sea by NOAA NDBC. Model = GFS-Wave interpolated to the buoy's position and time. A persistent gap means the model is running high or low for this swell; adjust the forecast accordingly.
Monterey tide chart
| Day | High and low tide (PST, height vs. mean sea level) |
|---|---|
| Sun 01 Nov | Low 22:30 (-0.9 m / -3.1 ft) |
| Mon 02 Nov | High 05:40 (+0.5 m / +1.6 ft) · Low 11:00 (-0.1 m / -0.2 ft) · High 16:20 (+0.5 m / +1.7 ft) · Low 23:30 (-0.8 m / -2.8 ft) |
| Tue 03 Nov | High 06:20 (+0.6 m / +1.9 ft) · Low 12:10 (-0.2 m / -0.8 ft) · High 17:40 (+0.5 m / +1.5 ft) |
| Wed 04 Nov | Low 00:10 (-0.7 m / -2.4 ft) · High 07:00 (+0.7 m / +2.3 ft) · Low 13:10 (-0.5 m / -1.5 ft) · High 19:00 (+0.4 m / +1.3 ft) |
| Thu 05 Nov | Low 01:00 (-0.6 m / -2.0 ft) · High 07:30 (+0.8 m / +2.6 ft) · Low 14:00 (-0.7 m / -2.2 ft) · High 20:00 (+0.4 m / +1.2 ft) |
| Fri 06 Nov | Low 01:30 (-0.5 m / -1.6 ft) · High 08:00 (+0.8 m / +2.8 ft) · Low 14:40 (-0.8 m / -2.7 ft) · High 21:00 (+0.4 m / +1.2 ft) |
| Sat 07 Nov | Low 02:10 (-0.3 m / -1.1 ft) · High 08:20 (+0.9 m / +2.9 ft) · Low 15:20 (-0.9 m / -3.1 ft) · High 21:50 (+0.3 m / +1.1 ft) |
Nearby spots
- 9.2 Asilomar 4 km · 1.4 m (4.7 ft) now
- 9.3 Seaside 7 km · 1.2 m (3.9 ft) now
- 9.8 Moss Landing 25 km · 1.2 m (3.9 ft) now
- 9.3 Manresa State Beach 37 km · 1.2 m (3.9 ft) now
- 1.8 Steamer Lane 41 km · 1.2 m (3.9 ft) now
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Waves: NOAA GFS-Wave global 0.25deg, cycle 20261102 06z (NOMADS). Tides: GOT4.10c (NASA GSFC) via pyTMD. Water: sea surface temperature: Open-Meteo Marine API (ECMWF / Météo-France), CC BY 4.0. Times in local time (America/Los_Angeles). Forecast for the nearest open-water model point (36.50, -122.00); local bathymetry, tide and wind change conditions at the beach.