Garrapata State Beach (southern coves) Current Conditions Summary

Garrapata State Beach (southern coves) in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA is a beach break, suited for intermediate surfers. Current conditions: 6.2 ft waves, n 9–14 mph (cross-shore), rising → high. Rising tide with 6.2 ft swell energy. Series of coves offering angle variety on open-coast Big Sur. Check several coves; look for tapering shoulders. Forecasts are updated every 3 hours using ML-corrected NOAA models with live buoy data from CDIP, NDBC, and IOOS stations.