Exposed reefs and point breaks along Monterey County are seeing waves in the shoulder to head-high range (4–5 ft) with occasional larger sets at standout breaks. Open beachbreaks feature punchy peaky surf. Sheltered Monterey Harbor and southern bay coves remain considerably smaller, offering waist to chest-high waves (2–3 ft).
Current conditions are mostly clear and cool at 55°F with light easterly offshore winds around 2 mph. Expect a sunny day with an afternoon high of 66°F. Winds will stay light through early morning before turning northwesterly and increasing to 8–11 mph by mid-afternoon.
Low Tide: 01:16 AM (-0.2 ft)
High Tide: 07:59 AM (4.3 ft)
Low Tide: 02:00 PM (0.8 ft)
High Tide: 07:22 PM (4.1 ft)
CDIP 156 (Monterey Canyon Outer) shows primary swell at 7.0 ft at 10.5 seconds from 304° (WNW). CDIP 157 (Point Sur) records primary swell at 10.3 ft at 9.9 seconds from 315° (NW). A secondary southerly swell component is present at 1.2 ft at 14 seconds. Waves will maintain chest to head-high energy later today. Tomorrow, swell energy eases slightly to 5–6 ft with clean morning offshore winds.
Forecast based on NOAA/NWS HRRR Model (00Z Run):
| TIME | WIND DIRECTION | WIND SPEED |
|---|---|---|
| 02:00 AM PDT | E (Offshore) | 2 mph |
| 03:00 AM PDT | ESE (Offshore) | 3 mph |
| 04:00 AM PDT | SE (Offshore) | 3 mph |
| 05:00 AM PDT | ESE (Offshore) | 4 mph |
| 06:00 AM PDT | E (Offshore) | 4 mph |
| 07:00 AM PDT | ENE (Offshore) | 3 mph |
| 08:00 AM PDT | NE (Offshore) | 3 mph |
| 09:00 AM PDT | NNE (Sideshore) | 4 mph |
| 10:00 AM PDT | NW (Onshore) | 6 mph |
| 11:00 AM PDT | NW (Onshore) | 8 mph |
| 12:00 PM PDT | WNW (Sideshore/Onshore) | 10 mph |
| 01:00 PM PDT | WNW (Sideshore/Onshore) | 11 mph |
First Light: 07:00 AM PDT
Sunrise: 07:26 AM PDT
Sunset: 06:18 PM PDT
Total Darkness: 06:44 PM PDT