Carmel-by-the-Sea, California Weather
Carmel-by-the-Sea, California — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast for Carmel-by-the-Sea, Monterey County.
Tides, marine forecast and fishing conditions near Carmel-by-the-Sea. Tide source:
Full aviation weather for Carmel-by-the-Sea is published on the Monterey Regional Airport (KMRY) page, 8 km away. It carries the current METAR decoded into plain language — surface wind, visibility, cloud layers and ceiling, temperature and dewpoint, and altimeter setting — alongside the raw observation as transmitted. 5 airfields within reach of Carmel-by-the-Sea have their own pages, listed below.
The Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) is shown across its full validity period, with each change group broken out so you can see when conditions are expected to shift. Flight category is derived automatically — VFR, MVFR, IFR or LIFR — from reported ceiling and visibility, with runway details and field elevation alongside. Observations update roughly hourly and forecasts several times a day.
Other airports near Carmel-by-the-Sea: Marina Municipal Airport (KOAR) 20 km · Salinas Municipal Airport (KSNS) 31 km · Watsonville Municipal Airport (KWVI) 44 km · Hollister Municipal Airport (KCVH) 59 km
Conditions reported at KMRY describe the airfield itself. Weather 8 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Carmel-by-the-Sea specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
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.
Live animated radar for Carmel-by-the-Sea and surroundings — RainViewer.
NOAA GOES-16 GEOCOLOR — live animated loop updated every 10 minutes. Shows cloud cover, storm systems and weather patterns across the continental US.
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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 | September 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, precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Aviation weather — live METAR observations and TAF forecasts — is published separately on the pages for the nearest reporting airports, linked from the aviation section above. 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. 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.
