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Garrapata surf Forecast / CAL – Monterey / USA

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Monday 18 Mar 2024 PDT
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Garrapata surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Garrapata sea temperature is 13.6°C (Statistics for 18 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 12.6 °C max: 14.1 °C min: 11.3 °C)
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Garrapata surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Garrapata sea temperature is 13.6°C (Statistics for 18 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 12.6 °C max: 14.1 °C min: 11.3 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Garrapata this week:

The surf forecast for Garrapata over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 18) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Garrapata in the next 12 days are 2.4m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 23) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Mon 18th Mar)3ft (0.9m) 18s
Best Surf11PM (Thu 21st Mar)4ft (1.2m) 18s
Most Powerful11AM (Sat 23rd Mar)8ft (2.4m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Garrapata over the next 12 days.

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Mon
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Sat
30
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
WNW
0.9
WNW
1.1
WNW
1.3
WNW
1.3
WNW
1.2
WNW
1.4
WNW
1.1
WNW
0.8
WNW
0.9
WNW
1.2
WNW
1.2
WNW
1.2
WNW
1.1
WNW
2.4
WNW
2
W
2.2
WNW
2.4
WNW
3
WNW
2.5
WNW
1.9
WNW
1
WNW
2.4
WNW
2.1
WNW
1.8
WNW
1.6
WNW
1.3
WNW
1.4
WNW
4.5
WNW
4.5
WNW
4
WNW
3.5
WNW
3.5
WNW
3.5
WNW
3
WNW
2.5
WNW
Period(s) (?)12181616151414132019181616151211119101010151110101118161615141413121211
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)38754764377883754577442143261182374266248516769511046963150115806744741268838612644102699897169534696744533678388125341547
Wind
(km/h)
15
NNW
10
NNW
15
NNW
15
NW
10
NNW
15
NNW
10
NNW
10
N
15
NNW
15
NW
5
N
5
WSW
20
S
20
W
15
WSW
20
WSW
15
WNW
25
NW
30
NW
20
NW
15
NW
5
WNW
10
NNW
15
NNW
15
NW
20
SSE
20
SSW
35
WSW
25
W
15
SSW
20
SSE
15
W
15
NW
25
NW
20
NNW
15
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crossglasscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
off
crosscross-
on
oncrosscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:49PM
1.58
6:56AM
1.88
9:22PM
1.63
7:53AM
1.90
9:48PM
1.67
8:41AM
1.93
10:11PM
1.72
9:24AM
1.93
10:31PM
1.77
10:04AM
1.92
10:51PM
1.82
10:44AM
1.88
11:12PM
1.87
11:25AM
1.81
11:34PM
1.91
12:07PM
1.72
11:56PM
1.94
12:53PM
1.62
12:19AM
1.95
1:45PM
1.51
12:45AM
1.94
2:49PM
1.41
1:15AM
1.93
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:13AM
1.32
2:23PM
0.41
2:10AM
1.22
3:04PM
0.41
2:54AM
1.12
3:37PM
0.42
3:32AM
1.01
4:06PM
0.46
4:08AM
0.90
4:33PM
0.53
4:44AM
0.79
4:59PM
0.62
5:20AM
0.69
5:24PM
0.74
5:58AM
0.62
5:48PM
0.86
6:37AM
0.57
6:11PM
1.00
7:19AM
0.55
6:31PM
1.12
8:06AM
0.55
6:50PM
1.22
9:02AM
0.55
Mon
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Sat
30
Sunrise--7:11--7:09--7:07--7:07--7:05--7:03--7:01--7:01--7:00--6:58--6:56--6:54
Sunset7:17--7:19--7:20--7:20--7:21--7:22--7:22--7:23--7:24--7:25--7:25--7:27--
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Rain (mm)
-------------212552-------73726153---
Temp. °C151315151316141215151315151413131111111111111011121113131112101111121111
Feels °C (?)111112111112101011121213121110975557978899548668768

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Mon afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Mon afternoon, fresh winds from the SSE by Wed morning).

Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 36mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Thu afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Wed afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Thu morning).

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Information about the Garrapata Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Garrapata provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Garrapata can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Garrapata surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Garrapata) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Garrapata may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Garrapata is 18 km (11 miles) from Monterey. If you plan a vacation in Monterey, look for hotels and other accommodation in Monterey. Monterey has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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