Garrapata State Beach (southern coves)
2ft·intermediate
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
85
Big Sur, CA
Photo by Ryan Stephens via GoogleSelected comparison window: Sun, Oct 25 · 6:00 AM–9:00 AM · America/Los_Angeles
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Explore forecastValid Sun 8:00 AM America/Los_Angeles · Source updated Sat 5:50 PM · Computed Sat 9:15 PM · CDIP, NOAA NWS, NOAA COOPS, Open-Meteo, NOAA CO-OPS
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Latest daily forecast · Sat, Oct 24 · America/Los_Angeles. Separate from the selected day above.
| Time | Surf | Quiver callSign in | Swell | Wind | Tide | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2:00 AM | 4.9 ft | — | 8.4 ft @ 12s NNW (2.4 ft @ 13s S) | 6 mph N | 1.9 ft · Falling | 100% |
| 5:00 AM | 4.7 ft | — | 8.4 ft @ 12s NNW (2.3 ft @ 13s S) | 8 mph NNE | 2.5 ft · Rising | 99% |
| 8:00 AM | 5.3 ft | — | 7.9 ft @ 12s NW (2.4 ft @ 13s S) | 6 mph N | 4.4 ft · Rising | 100% |
| 11:00 AM | 3.9 ft | — | 7 ft @ 11s NNW (2.3 ft @ 13s S) | 6 mph WNW | 4.2 ft · Falling | 100% |
| 2:00 PM | 3.9 ft | — | 7 ft @ 11s NNW (2.3 ft @ 13s S) | 5 mph SSW | 1.9 ft · Falling | 99% |
| 5:00 PM | 3.7 ft | — | 6 ft @ 10s NNW (2.2 ft @ 13s S) | 7 mph NNW | 0.9 ft · Rising | 100% |
| 8:00 PM | 3.7 ft | — | 6 ft @ 10s NNW (2.2 ft @ 13s S) | 8 mph N | 2.8 ft · Rising | 99% |
| 11:00 PM | 3.7 ft | — | 4.6 ft @ 7s NW (2.2 ft @ 13s S) | 7 mph N | 3.9 ft · Falling | 92% |
Solid W/NW swell, light NE wind, and low-to-rising tide.
Selected day: 2026-10-25 · America/Los_Angeles
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