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The spot works best on W-SW long-period swells and cleans up on E-SE offshore breezes.
Mid-to-high rising tides usually make the peaks more consistent while onshore afternoon winds can flatten the peaks.
Surf GuideCalifornia
El Carmel Point
A mellow Mission Beach point-pocket with punchy sandbar peaks that break both left and right and reward west-to-southwest groundswells with short, fast sections. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for El Carmel Point in California.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelIntermediate
LocationCalifornia, US
Forecast
- Waves 2-3 ft+
- Period 15 s
- Wind SW 5 kt
As of:
Tide curve (forecast)
0.9 ftfalling
- Low0.1 ft
- High5.1 ft
- Low1.1 ft
- High5.4 ft
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Street parking and the Mission Beach boardwalk put you on the sand quickly, but persistent rip currents and a strong undertow mean early exits and conservative positioning are smart.
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