Carmel-by-the-Sea, California Weather
Carmel-by-the-Sea, California — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast for Carmel-by-the-Sea, Monterey County.
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About Carmel-by-the-Sea, California
Carmel-by-the-Sea unfurls like a painter's dream, a jewel box of cottages and cypress trees clinging to a rugged coastline. It lies 3.5 miles south-south-west of Monterey, CA (from Monterey, CA: bearing 207°T), and is situated 5.8 miles south-west of Seaside. The air, perpetually kissed by the Pacific, carries the faint, briny scent of kelp and the sweet perfume of blooming hydrangeas. Here, the land rises and falls with a gentle insistence, leading to dramatic bluffs where ancient Monterey cypresses, gnarled and wind-sculpted, stand sentinel against the ceaseless motion of the sea. The light, particularly in the late afternoon, possesses a luminous quality, bathing the terracotta roofs and cobblestone pathways in a warm, honeyed glow, as if the very atmosphere were filtered through amber. Small, intimate courtyards bloom with vibrant fuchsias and roses, offering shaded havens from the bright, coastal sun, and the sound of the ocean, a constant, soothing murmur, is never far from earshot. This charming enclave, historically a haven for artists and writers, retains a palpable sense of creative spirit, its very foundation steeped in a legacy of bohemianism and artistic patronage. Once a mission settlement, its Spanish roots are echoed in the names of its streets and the very architecture of its older buildings, a whisper of a different era carried on the sea breeze. Today, Carmel-by-the-Sea thrives on a delicate balance between preserving its storied past and embracing a sophisticated present, its economy buoyed by discerning tourism, boutique shops, and a vibrant culinary scene. The legendary Carmel Mission Basilica stands as a majestic testament to its origins, drawing pilgrims and history enthusiasts alike, while the world-renowned Pebble Beach Golf Links, just a short drive away, anchors a more affluent facet of its identity. The absence of streetlights and house numbers, a charming quirk of its founding, fosters a sense of intimate discovery, encouraging leisurely strolls through its enchanting lanes.
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| Location | Carmel-by-the-Sea, Monterey County, California |
| Coordinates | 36.555239°N, 121.923288°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 93921, 93923 |
| Area Code | 760 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Carmel-by-the-Sea, California Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Carmel-by-the-Sea includes coordinates 36.555239°N, 121.923288°W, situated in Monterey County. ZIP code 93921, 93923. Telephone area code: 760. Timezone: Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
