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Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun Best	Jul Best	Aug Best	Sep Best	Oct	Nov	Dec
17°	17°	20°	22° Tan	25° Tan	29° Tan	32° Tan	32° Tan	29° Tan	26° Tan	21°	17°
Sea 13°	Sea 14°	Sea 13°	Sea 13°	Sea 13°	Sea 13°	Sea 16°	Sea 17°	Sea 17°	Sea 16°	Sea 15°	Sea 14°

Beach Weather Today in Pfeiffer State Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 14° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 15° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea.

Today will be dry with no rain showers. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 23%.

The winds will be side shore and very strong at 46kmh from the North West. The strong winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler.

Pfeiffer State Beach faces Southwest and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 07:43 PM. The skies should be very clear at that time, ideal for a sunset.

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 13° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea.

There will be no rainy days at all this weekend. Expect sunshine and sunny skies with an average cloud cover of 49%.

PFEIFFER STATE BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

06:32 AM 07:43 PM

05:51 AM

07:16 PM

Thu 16th April

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

11°	11°	12°	14°	20°	19°	18°	14°
9%	71%	100%	9%	0%	0%	0%	0%
0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm
15°	15°	15°	15°	15°	15°	15°	15°

06:31 AM 07:44 PM

06:21 AM

08:31 PM

Fri 17th April

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

12°	11°	11°	12°	15°	16°	14°	13°
0%	0%	1%	1%	0%	46%	52%	16%
0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm
13°	13°	13°	13°	13°	13°	13°	13°

06:30 AM 07:45 PM

06:56 AM

09:48 PM

Sat 18th April

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

13°	12°	12°	13°	14°	14°	13°	12°
13%	19%	66%	100%	97%	75%	78%	92%
0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm
13°	13°	13°	13°	13°	13°	13°	13°

06:28 AM 07:46 PM

07:40 AM

11:05 PM

Sun 19th April

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

13°	13°	12°	14°	15°	15°	15°	13°
70%	83%	21%	5%	13%	9%	29%	26%
0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm
13°	13°	13°	13°	13°	13°	13°	13°

06:27 AM 07:47 PM

08:32 AM

No moonset

Mon 20th April

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

13°	12°	12°	15°	17°	18°	16°	14°
6%	9%	13%	6%	3%	6%	17%	33%
0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm
13°	13°	15°	15°	15°	15°	15°	15°

06:26 AM 07:48 PM

09:35 AM

12:16 AM

Tue 21st April

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

13°	13°	14°	14°	14°	15°	14°	13°
57%	77%	79%	94%	76%	51%	54%	65%
0.0mm	0.1mm	0.4mm	0.5mm	0.4mm	0.4mm	0.3mm	0.3mm
15°	15°	15°	15°	15°	15°	15°	15°

06:24 AM 07:48 PM

10:44 AM

01:17 AM

Wed 22nd April

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

12°	12°	12°	13°	14°	15°	14°	13°
78%	74%	54%	8%	6%	6%	19%	54%
0.2mm	0.1mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm
15°	15°	15°	15°	15°	15°	15°	15°

06:32 AM 07:43 PM

05:51 AM

07:16 PM

Thu 16th April

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
21 kmh	34 kmh	33 kmh	13 kmh	20 kmh	35 kmh	46 kmh	33 kmh

0.8m	1.0m	1.0m	0.6m	0.6m	1.1m	1.6m	1.2m

11.7s	11.6s	10.2s	8.5s	9.2s	14.0s	13.9s	13.9s

06:31 AM 07:44 PM

06:21 AM

08:31 PM

Fri 17th April

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
14 kmh	13 kmh	21 kmh	19 kmh	18 kmh	28 kmh	24 kmh	17 kmh

0.5m	0.5m	0.8m	0.8m	0.8m	0.6m	0.6m	1.5m

9.6s	9.8s	9.9s	9.9s	9.8s	9.7s	9.6s	9.5s

06:30 AM 07:45 PM

06:56 AM

09:48 PM

Sat 18th April

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
13 kmh	14 kmh	11 kmh	10 kmh	16 kmh	17 kmh	16 kmh	10 kmh

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

9.5s	9.5s	9.1s	8.9s	8.9s	8.9s	8.8s	8.8s

06:28 AM 07:46 PM

07:40 AM

11:05 PM

Sun 19th April

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
7 kmh	7 kmh	6 kmh	9 kmh	12 kmh	10 kmh	16 kmh	20 kmh

0.7m	0.6m	0.6m	0.6m	0.6m	0.8m	0.7m	0.8m

8.6s	8.4s	14.3s	13.9s	13.7s	13.6s	13.5s	8.7s

06:27 AM 07:47 PM

08:32 AM

No moonset

Mon 20th April

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
19 kmh	13 kmh	13 kmh	22 kmh	39 kmh	41 kmh	32 kmh	27 kmh

0.9m	0.8m	0.8m	1.1m	1.4m	1.5m	1.1m	0.8m

8.4s	8.0s	7.7s	12.4s	14.1s	13.2s	12.8s	12.5s

06:26 AM 07:48 PM

09:35 AM

12:16 AM

Tue 21st April

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
18 kmh	14 kmh	17 kmh	31 kmh	33 kmh	31 kmh	28 kmh	25 kmh

0.7m	0.7m	1.1m	1.3m	1.2m	1.3m	1.3m	1.3m

12.2s	11.9s	11.7s	11.3s	11.1s	10.9s	10.6s	7.6s

06:24 AM 07:48 PM

10:44 AM

01:17 AM

Wed 22nd April

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
19 kmh	12 kmh	9 kmh	6 kmh	11 kmh	15 kmh	13 kmh	12 kmh

1.2m	1.1m	0.9m	1.0m	1.1m	0.9m	0.7m	0.9m

6.2s	8.5s	7.4s	6.3s	11.9s	9.9s	7.8s	8.2s

06:32 AM 07:43 PM

05:51 AM

07:16 PM

Thu 16th April

4:21 AM	10:29 AM	4:11 PM	10:23 PM

0.09	1.34	0.29	1.69

06:31 AM 07:44 PM

06:21 AM

08:31 PM

Fri 17th April

5:06 AM	11:24 AM	4:45 PM	10:55 PM

-0.08	1.30	0.42	1.78

06:30 AM 07:45 PM

06:56 AM

09:48 PM

Sat 18th April

5:54 AM	12:22 PM	5:22 PM	11:32 PM

-0.21	1.25	0.55	1.84

06:28 AM 07:46 PM

07:40 AM

11:05 PM

Sun 19th April

6:46 AM	1:26 PM	6:02 PM

-0.28	1.18	0.68

06:27 AM 07:47 PM

08:32 AM

No moonset

Mon 20th April

12:14 AM	7:42 AM	2:38 PM	6:48 PM

1.84	-0.29	1.13	0.78

06:26 AM 07:48 PM

09:35 AM

12:16 AM

Tue 21st April

1:02 AM	8:45 AM	3:58 PM	7:48 PM

1.78	-0.26	1.10	0.86

06:24 AM 07:48 PM

10:44 AM

01:17 AM

Wed 22nd April

1:59 AM	9:52 AM	5:19 PM	9:12 PM

1.68	-0.21	1.12	0.90

Thu 16th April

22°
0.0mm
21kmh N
23%

Fri 17th April

17°
0.0mm
15kmh N
14%

Sat 18th April

15°
0.0mm
12kmh NNW
67%

Sun 19th April

16°
0.0mm
13kmh WNW
32%

Mon 20th April

18°
0.0mm
24kmh S
11%

Tue 21st April

15°
2.4mm
28kmh S
69%

Wed 22nd April

15°
0.3mm
9kmh WSW
37%

Thu 23rd April

14°
0.0mm
26kmh WNW
58%

Fri 24th April

14°
0.0mm
15kmh WNW
60%

Sat 25th April

15°
0.0mm
16kmh SW
32%

Sun 26th April

15°
0.0mm
11kmh SW
56%

Mon 27th April

16°
0.0mm
10kmh WSW
54%

Tue 28th April

15°
0.0mm
16kmh WSW
22%

Wed 29th April

15°
0.0mm
10kmh NW
9%

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 14° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea. There will be 2 days of very light rain with an average of 1.4mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 39%.

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.