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Scuba diving at North Monastery in Carmel by the Sea
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North Monastery

GOOD
Carmel by the SeaShore
About This Site
North Monastery offers access to the dramatic Carmel Canyon with challenging surf conditions requiring advanced skills and careful planning. The north side features a rocky reef system with dramatic drop-offs.

Difficulty

Advanced

Max Depth

30m

Type

Shore

Typical Visibility

8m

Conditions Summary

Best time today

11AM - 7PM

GREAT

Best day in forecast

Friday

GREAT

2026-02-27

Community-reported visibility

n/a

Warnings for today

  • High bacteria levels due to recent heavy rainfall

West-northwest-facing beach protected from north-northeast through southeast swell. West through northwest slam into the drop-off at moderate to high exposure. West-southwest opens at moderate levels, with south-southwest following at low to moderate. North sees minimal exposure. Westerly swells detonate on the beach, making entries hazardous. Steep berm creates powerful, unforgiving shorebreak.

NNEESESSWWNW
Protected
Partially Exposed
Exposed
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