Tide conditions for Pebble Beach surf spots

Pebble Beach, California

Updated Refreshed hourly · Tide data refreshes every 30 minutes from NOAA stations.

A foot of tide swing can shut down one break and light up another in Pebble Beach. These 2 spots all respond differently - some need the low to expose the bar, others clean up on a rising mid.

Current Tide

3.7ft

Rising

Next High

10:03 PM

6.879 ft

NOAA tide data via Monterey

Beach Tide Preferences

Each beach performs best at a specific tide range and direction. Plan your session around these windows.

Ghost Tree

expert

2.0ft–6.0ft

Spanish Bay / South Moss Beach

intermediate

0.5ft–3.5ft

Top spot recommendations

Sort your quiver, choose the right tide window, and jot down a backup in case the main peak gets stacked.

Featured Beaches

2 spots

Ghost Tree

Intermediate to expert

Rare, expert-only big-wave reef off Pescadero Point. This should be treated as a research-only listing unless Quiver has a dedicated expert and big-wave context.

Spanish Bay / South Moss Beach

Intermediate

Exposed Pebble Beach beach break with lefts and rights. Southeast wind, west swell, and low tide are the favorable research inputs.

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Featured Beaches(2)

Ghost Tree

Intermediate to expert

Rare, expert-only big-wave reef off Pescadero Point. This should be treated as a research-only listing unless Quiver has a dedicated expert and big-wave context.

Spanish Bay / South Moss Beach

Intermediate

Exposed Pebble Beach beach break with lefts and rights. Southeast wind, west swell, and low tide are the favorable research inputs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

About surfing in Pebble Beach

: Tide preferences vary by spot in Pebble Beach. Generally, incoming mid-tides work well for most beaches, offering a good balance of wave shape and power. Check individual spot guides for specific tide recommendations.
: Tides significantly impact surf conditions in Pebble Beach. Low tide can expose reefs and sandbars creating hollow waves, while high tide often creates softer, more forgiving waves. Mid-tide transitions typically offer the most consistent conditions.
: You can check tide charts for Pebble Beach on Quiver's surf forecast pages, NOAA tide predictions, or various surf forecast apps. Quiver provides real-time tide information integrated with surf conditions for accurate session planning.

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