Carmel River State Beach, CA
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Dangerous Surf
Dangerous Surf: High waves present from 5 AM-10 AM — swimming not recommended
Crowd Alert
Crowd Alert: Beach at capacity from 2 PM-4 PM — consider alternative times
About This Beach
Carmel River State Beach is a picturesque location where the Carmel River meets the Pacific Ocean, offering a unique blend of calm river waters and powerful ocean waves. The beach boasts stunning scenery, abundant wildlife, and a relatively relaxed atmosphere compared to other nearby beaches, although parking can be limited. Clean restrooms are typically available, and visitors enjoy walking, picnicking, and watching the wildlife.
*Click a parking icon on the map to draw the shortest path to the nearest entrance.
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Weather Forecast
Updated: 4/19/2026, 4:45:00 AM
Hourly
| Time | Air Temp | UV | Wind | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04:00 | 53° | 0 | 5 mph | 0 |
| 05:00 | 52° | 0 | 6 mph | 0 |
| 06:00 | 51° | 0 | 6 mph | 0 |
| 07:00 | 51° | 0 | 4 mph | 0 |
| 08:00 | 56° | 1 | 0 mph | 0 |
| 09:00 | 59° | 2 | 5 mph | 0 |
| 10:00 | 59° | 4 | 8 mph | 0 |
Surf Conditions
Updated: Updated: 4/19/2026, 4:45:00 AM
Hourly Surf
| Time | Temp | Wave | Period | Swell | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04:00 | 58°F | 2.9 ft | 10s | ↙ SW | -2.0 ft |
| 05:00 | 58°F | 2.8 ft | 11s | ↓ S | -3.1 ft |
| 06:00 | 58°F | 2.8 ft | 11s | ↓ S | -3.6 ft |
| 07:00 | 58°F | 2.8 ft | 11s | ↓ S | -3.5 ft |
| 08:00 | 58°F | 2.8 ft | 11s | ↓ S | -2.9 ft |
| 09:00 | 58°F | 2.8 ft | 11s | ↓ S | -1.8 ft |
| 10:00 | 58°F | 2.7 ft | 11s | ↓ S | -0.6 ft |