Departures · Monterey Harbor
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Monterey Harbor is 20 minutes north -- most whale-watch and fishing trips depart from Fisherman's Wharf.
Sea otter kayak tours are calmer in the morning before the afternoon sea breeze fills in Carmel Bay.
Point Lobos underwater visibility is best in the morning before any surge builds.
Gray whales pass closest to shore December through April on the southbound and northbound migrations.
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Operators are real local fixtures — confirm current sailing times and prices with each operator before you go. Countdowns run on the real local clock and the sunset sail time is computed from tonight’s actual sunset.
At Carmel Beach, the sun sets at 8:31 PM today — about 14h 39m of daylight. Sunrise was 5:51 AM. Live water temperature, surf height, UV index, wind and tide for Carmel Beach update at the top of the conditions page.