Carmel Beach Conditions Today
Live water temperature, tides, waves, and UV for Carmel Beach, California
Updated 1:00 AM PDT
Current conditions
Best time to go today
Morning
6 AM – 11 AM
55/100
- 56°F, wind 7 mph
- Low UV (2)
- Clear skies
Midday
11 AM – 3 PM
55/100
- 69°F, wind 8 mph
- Clear skies
Afternoon
3 PM – 7 PM
55/100
- 67°F, wind 8 mph
- Moderate UV (5)
- Clear skies
Best for
Today's tide schedule
| Tide | Time PDT | Height |
|---|---|---|
| ⬆️ High | 1:15 AM | 3.8 ft |
| ⬇️ Low | 5:51 AM | 2.7 ft |
| ⬆️ High | 11:59 AM | 5.4 ft |
| ⬇️ Low | 7:22 PM | 0.1 ft |
Predictions from NOAA station Carmel Cove, Carmel Bay · 4.1 km away. This station sits in a bay, so times and heights can differ from the open beach.
Water quality
Every monitored point along this beach currently grades A+.
Graded clean today
- Ocean Ave. (west end)A+
All 1 monitoring point
| Monitoring point | Distance | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Ocean Ave. (west end) | 0.3 km | A+ |
Dry-weather bacterial grades from the Heal the Bay Beach Report Card, updated 2026-07-31. Grades reflect the most recent agency sampling and can change after rain.
About Carmel Beach
Carmel Beach sits on the California coast, where the water runs from about 55°F in February to 61°F in September.
The water here never averages above 70°F — even in September, the warmest month, it sits around 61°F. Most people wear a wetsuit.
Today it is 66°F. That is 6° above the October average of 60°F here.
Tide predictions come from NOAA station Carmel Cove, Carmel Bay about 4.1 km away inside a bay.
Frequently asked questions
Is today a good beach day at Carmel Beach?
We score today 55 out of 100 — fair. The best window is morning (6 AM – 11 AM).
How warm is the water at Carmel Beach?
About 66°F. That is 6° above the October average of 60°F here.
Where do the tide times on this page come from?
Tide predictions come from NOAA station Carmel Cove, Carmel Bay about 4.1 km away inside a bay.