Carmel
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A fun, glassy, and mostly barreling break.
Additional Info:
Good sandbars. Be sure not to drop in on those Craft kids. At the southern end, there is a rocky point: doesn't work often and gets crowded.
Location
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In Carmel, Ca. Down the street from downtown. Long stretched beach from 4th to 13th steet.
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Sandbar |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Sandy |
| Power | Ordinary, Fun |
| Frequency | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
| Normal length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
| Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | East |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | NorthWest, West, SouthWest |
| Swell size | 3ft-5ft - 8ft+ |
| Tide | Mid tide |
| Tide movement | Rising and falling tides |
Crowd
| Week | Few surfers |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Don't know |
Dangers
Rips / undertow, Localism
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Asilomar
4.32 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
