Monastery Beach / San Jose Creek Beach
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Monastery Beach is included only as an expert and hazard research entry. Reliable public sources emphasize scuba use and dangerous water conditions more than ordinary surf use.
Carmel water temperature today
Carmel, California
Carmel water temperature today is 67°F. Is it cold? It's mild for most people, so plan on a spring suit (2mm).
Water temperature refreshed hourly from an observed station reading.
Pack the right rubber and you'll extend your sessions in Carmel by an hour. Temps swing from upwelling lows to summer peaks, and the difference between a 3/2 and a 4/3 day can come overnight.
67°F
Spring suit (2mm)
A spring suit or shorty wetsuit is ideal
7-Day Temperature Trend
Data from Monastery Beach / San Jose Creek Beach · Updated hourly
Beach Water Temperatures
Current water temperatures at each surf spot. Temperatures can vary based on local conditions, currents, and depth.
Surf spots in Carmel
Featured Beaches
4 spots
Carmel Beach
IntermediateMain Carmel-by-the-Sea surf zone with several shifting beach-break peaks along the white-sand beach. Better for research as the core local spot, but conditions can change quickly with sandbars, tide, and wind.
Carmel River State Beach
IntermediateA hazardous Carmel-area rivermouth and sandbar zone at Carmel River State Beach. Include for research completeness, but this is not a casual surf recommendation.
Garrapata State Beach (southern coves)
IntermediateRemote, exposed beach-break zone on the north Big Sur coast. Garrapata is a coastal state park surf zone with meaningful rips, undertow, rocks, and shark risk.
Monastery Beach / San Jose Creek Beach
Intermediate to expertMonastery Beach is included only as an expert and hazard research entry. Reliable public sources emphasize scuba use and dangerous water conditions more than ordinary surf use.
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Featured Beaches(4)
Spot guide for Carmel
Break types, ratings, and local tips for each beach.
What to know about water temperature
- Weekly temperature trends and seasonal averages
- Gear recommendations for dawn patrol versus midday
- Upwelling signals that drop temps overnight
- Health and recovery tips for long cold sessions
Surf Guides for Carmel
Conditions
Frequently Asked Questions
About surfing in Carmel
- Carmel water is 67°F today, which is mild for most people, so most surfers wear a spring suit (2mm). Wind, air temperature, and session length change how cold it feels.
- Carmel water is 67°F today. Readings differ from beach to beach and through the day, so check the per-beach temperatures on this page before you go.
- Water temperatures in Carmel typically range from 55-72°F. For summer, spring suit or 3/2mm is recommended. In winter, you'll want 4/3mm. Spring and fall may require adjusting based on your cold tolerance.
- Water temperatures in Carmel range from 55-72°F, so most surfers wear at least spring suit or 3/2mm even in summer. A wetsuit is recommended year-round for longer sessions and early morning surfs.
