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Beach Weather Today in Pfeiffer State Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 14° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 12° which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit.

Today will be dry with no rain showers. Expect overcast skies and very little possibility of sunshine with an average cloud cover of 84%.

The winds will be cross-on shore and strong at 35kmh from the North West. The strong winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler. The strong onshore winds may make conditions rougher for swimming.

Pfeiffer State Beach faces Southwest and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 08:02 PM. Unfortunately there are chances that 75% cloud cover may make the sunset not viewable.

For Beach Weather for the next next 7 days, wind and wave conditions and tide and the next 14 days weather use the tabs below.

Beach Weather This Weekend in Pfeiffer State Beach

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 14° which is too cold for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 12° which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit.

There will be no rainy days at all this weekend. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 14%.

PFEIFFER STATE BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

06:07 AM 08:02 PM

01:31 AM

11:28 AM

Fri 8th May

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM

12°	12°	11°	13°	15°	16°	14°	13°
100%	100%	100%	100%	72%	27%	75%	100%
0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm
12°	12°	12°	12°	12°	12°	12°	12°

06:06 AM 08:03 PM

02:02 AM

12:30 PM

Sat 9th May

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM

12°	12°	12°	14°	15°	15°	14°	13°
91%	100%	6%	0%	0%	2%	4%	6%
0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm
12°	12°	12°	12°	12°	12°	12°	12°

06:05 AM 08:04 PM

02:30 AM

01:33 PM

Sun 10th May

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM

13°	12°	12°	15°	16°	16°	15°	13°
8%	8%	7%	2%	0%	0%	0%	0%
0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm
12°	12°	12°	12°	12°	12°	12°	12°

06:04 AM 08:05 PM

02:57 AM

02:37 PM

Mon 11th May

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM

13°	13°	13°	16°	17°	16°	16°	14°
0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	79%	78%	0%
0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm
12°	12°	12°	12°	12°	12°	12°	12°

06:03 AM 08:05 PM

03:22 AM

03:43 PM

Tue 12th May

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM

14°	14°	14°	16°	17°	17°	16°	14°
0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	9%	4%
0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm
12°	12°	12°	12°	12°	12°	12°	12°

06:02 AM 08:06 PM

03:48 AM

04:51 PM

Wed 13th May

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM

13°	13°	14°	16°	17°	17°	15°	14°
0%	100%	6%	0%	6%	11%	1%	3%
0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm
12°	12°	14°	14°	14°	14°	14°	14°

06:01 AM 08:07 PM

04:16 AM

06:04 PM

Thu 14th May

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM

13°	13°	13°	14°	15°	15°	14°	13°
7%	28%	54%	63%	52%	12%	4%	6%
0.0mm	0.0mm	0.1mm	0.2mm	0.1mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm
14°	14°	14°	14°	14°	14°	14°	14°

06:07 AM 08:02 PM

01:31 AM

11:28 AM

Fri 8th May

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
21 kmh	20 kmh	16 kmh	17 kmh	35 kmh	32 kmh	29 kmh	26 kmh

1.2m	1.1m	1.1m	1.4m	1.5m	1.2m	0.9m	1.0m

11.4s	5.4s	5.8s	11.0s	10.9s	10.8s	10.4s	10.3s

06:06 AM 08:03 PM

02:02 AM

12:30 PM

Sat 9th May

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
21 kmh	18 kmh	15 kmh	17 kmh	26 kmh	28 kmh	22 kmh	23 kmh

0.8m	0.6m	0.5m	0.7m	1.0m	0.9m	0.8m	1.0m

10.2s	7.4s	7.4s	7.4s	14.5s	14.4s	6.6s	13.7s

06:05 AM 08:04 PM

02:30 AM

01:33 PM

Sun 10th May

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
19 kmh	22 kmh	17 kmh	20 kmh	23 kmh	21 kmh	17 kmh	13 kmh

0.8m	1.1m	0.7m	0.8m	0.8m	0.8m	1.0m	0.7m

6.8s	13.0s	7.0s	7.1s	7.5s	7.4s	7.3s	10.7s

06:04 AM 08:05 PM

02:57 AM

02:37 PM

Mon 11th May

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
12 kmh	11 kmh	8 kmh	9 kmh	10 kmh	12 kmh	5 kmh	1 kmh

0.7m	0.7m	0.4m	0.2m	0.3m	0.7m	0.3m	0.3m

10.6s	9.8s	9.9s	10.3s	10.4s	10.6s	11.3s	11.4s

06:03 AM 08:05 PM

03:22 AM

03:43 PM

Tue 12th May

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
3 kmh	1 kmh	2 kmh	21 kmh	33 kmh	36 kmh	20 kmh	5 kmh

0.3m	0.3m	0.5m	0.7m	1.1m	1.3m	1.0m	0.6m

11.2s	11.1s	11.1s	11.1s	11.1s	11.1s	11.1s	11.0s

06:02 AM 08:06 PM

03:48 AM

04:51 PM

Wed 13th May

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
5 kmh	9 kmh	7 kmh	13 kmh	27 kmh	31 kmh	28 kmh	23 kmh

0.2m	0.5m	1.0m	1.0m	1.2m	1.2m	0.6m	0.4m

10.9s	10.8s	10.7s	11.3s	11.4s	11.0s	11.9s	12.2s

06:01 AM 08:07 PM

04:16 AM

06:04 PM

Thu 14th May

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
21 kmh	18 kmh	19 kmh	21 kmh	24 kmh	21 kmh	10 kmh	10 kmh

0.4m	0.5m	0.5m	0.9m	1.1m	1.0m	1.0m	0.9m

11.8s	11.6s	11.3s	11.1s	11.0s	10.8s	10.6s	10.4s

06:07 AM 08:02 PM

01:31 AM

11:28 AM

Fri 8th May

2:18 AM	10:36 AM	6:38 PM	10:15 PM

1.36	0.03	1.11	0.99

06:06 AM 08:03 PM

02:02 AM

12:30 PM

Sat 9th May

3:27 AM	11:26 AM	7:01 PM	11:50 PM

1.27	0.06	1.17	0.89

06:05 AM 08:04 PM

02:30 AM

01:33 PM

Sun 10th May

4:48 AM	12:10 PM	7:22 PM

1.20	0.10	1.26

06:04 AM 08:05 PM

02:57 AM

02:37 PM

Mon 11th May

12:58 AM	6:08 AM	12:51 PM	7:43 PM

0.73	1.16	0.16	1.37

06:03 AM 08:05 PM

03:22 AM

03:43 PM

Tue 12th May

1:52 AM	7:22 AM	1:30 PM	8:07 PM

0.52	1.15	0.24	1.50

06:02 AM 08:06 PM

03:48 AM

04:51 PM

Wed 13th May

2:39 AM	8:30 AM	2:07 PM	8:35 PM

0.29	1.16	0.34	1.65

06:01 AM 08:07 PM

04:16 AM

06:04 PM

Thu 14th May

3:24 AM	9:33 AM	2:46 PM	9:06 PM

0.06	1.18	0.45	1.78

Fri 8th May

16°
0.0mm
25kmh NW
84%

Sat 9th May

16°
0.0mm
20kmh NW
26%

Sun 10th May

16°
0.0mm
18kmh NW
3%

Mon 11th May

17°
0.0mm
10kmh W
19%

Tue 12th May

18°
0.0mm
24kmh SSW
1%

Wed 13th May

17°
0.0mm
15kmh SW
15%

Thu 14th May

15°
0.4mm
21kmh SW
28%

Fri 15th May

16°
0.0mm
17kmh NNW
7%

Sat 16th May

15°
0.0mm
18kmh NW
6%

Sun 17th May

15°
0.0mm
14kmh NW
1%

Mon 18th May

16°
0.0mm
14kmh W
5%

Tue 19th May

15°
0.0mm
12kmh W
47%

Wed 20th May

15°
0.0mm
17kmh WNW
21%

Thu 21st May

14°
0.2mm
21kmh NW
65%

Next 14 day Beach Weather in Pfeiffer State Beach

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 16° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 13° which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit. There will be 2 days of very light rain with an average of 0.3mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 23%.

If you are sailing, windsurfing, fishing, surfing etc. in Pfeiffer State Beach don't forget to check the tide and wind and wave conditions

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Pfeiffer State Beach, Big Sur, Monterey County, California

Pfeiffer State Beach is a lesser known gem located on the beautiful coastline of Big Sur in Monterey County, California. The beach offers a unique experience with its stunning scenery and numerous activities to indulge in during your holiday.

Beach Type

The beach at Pfeiffer State Beach is known for its coarse sand and unique purple hue due to the manganese garnet deposits from the surrounding cliffs. The coastline here is quite rocky with interesting rock formations that make this destination visually appealing.

As for snorkeling and diving, Pfeiffer State Beach may not be the best choice due to its strong currents and lack of coral reefs. However, there are other nearby beaches in Monterey County that are better suited for such activities.

Activities

Some popular beach activities recommended at Pfeiffer State Beach include:

Photography: With its rugged cliffs, stunning sunsets, and famous keyhole arch, this beach is a photographer's paradise.
Hiking: There are several trails in the Big Sur area that lead to breathtaking views of the coastline.
Surfing: While not ideal for beginners due to the rocky shoreline and strong currents, experienced surfers can enjoy some excellent waves at Pfeiffer State Beach.
Picnicking: Bring your lunch and enjoy a peaceful meal with an incredible view of the ocean.
Wildlife Watching: Keep an eye out for sea otters, seals, and various bird species that frequent this area.

Accommodations

There are no beach resorts or hotels directly on Pfeiffer State Beach; however, there are several options nearby:

Ragged Point Inn & Resort: Located 20 miles south of Pfeiffer State Beach, Ragged Point Inn offers comfortable accommodations with stunning ocean views.
Big Sur Lodge: Nestled within Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park, this lodge offers convenient access to the beach and other park attractions.
Ventana Big Sur: Situated just a few miles north of Pfeiffer State Beach, this luxury resort provides a serene and upscale stay amidst the natural beauty of Big Sur.

Beach Amenities

Pfeiffer State Beach offers the following amenities:

Restrooms
Picnic tables
Limited parking (arrive early as it fills up quickly)
An entrance fee is required ($10 per vehicle)

Pfeiffer State Beach is an excellent destination for those looking to escape the crowds and enjoy a peaceful holiday surrounded by stunning natural beauty. While it may not be ideal for snorkeling or diving enthusiasts, there are plenty of other activities to enjoy at this remarkable beach.