Beach Weather in Point Sur Beach, Big Sur, United States

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Beach Weather Today in Point Sur Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 16° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. Today the 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.

Today will be dry with no rain showers. Expect sunny spells but some cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 63%.

The winds will be on shore and moderate at 20kmh from the North-Northwest. The moderate winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler. The moderate onshore winds may make conditions a little more choppy for swimming.

Point Sur Beach faces West-Northwest and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 04:54 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 Point Sur Beach

This weekend the 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 no rainy days at all this weekend. Expect sunshine and sunny skies with an average cloud cover of 48%.

POINT SUR BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Wed 17th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 14° 14° 15° 16° 17° 13° 12°
1% 60% 100% 100% 87% 0% 75% 87%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Thu 18th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 11° 11° 12° 13° 15° 15° 14°
87% 73% 64% 76% 76% 33% 0% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Fri 19th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 13° 12° 12° 13° 13° 13° 13°
0% 15% 60% 92% 94% 89% 6% 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°
Sat 20th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 13° 13° 14° 15° 16° 15° 15°
24% 56% 15% 21% 19% 49% 40% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Sun 21st December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 15° 14° 15° 16° 15° 15° 14°
100% 100% 30% 36% 36% 22% 46% 89%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
13°
13°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Mon 22nd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 13° 13° 14° 15° 15° 14° 13°
80% 99% 99% 99% 81% 35% 40% 87%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Tue 23rd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 13° 13° 14° 15° 15° 14° 13°
47% 8% 23% 60% 74% 83% 89% 97%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.2mm 1.6mm 2.5mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Wed 17th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
8
kmh
6
kmh
5
kmh
5
kmh
11
kmh
16
kmh
20
kmh
17
kmh
0.4m
0.3m
0.3m
0.3m
0.2m
0.3m
0.7m
0.4m
12.1s 11.9s 11.8s 11.7s 11.7s 11.6s 11.5s 11.2s
Thu 18th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15
kmh
15
kmh
15
kmh
19
kmh
16
kmh
18
kmh
13
kmh
13
kmh
0.4m
0.3m
0.4m
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
0.3m
0.3m
11.0s 11.4s 11.3s 11.7s 11.3s 10.9s 10.8s 10.5s
Fri 19th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10
kmh
9
kmh
7
kmh
13
kmh
14
kmh
13
kmh
19
kmh
11
kmh
0.2m
0.3m
0.3m
0.3m
0.2m
0.2m
0.1m
0.1m
10.4s 10.4s 10.3s 10.3s 10.4s 10.5s 10.5s 10.6s
Sat 20th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12
kmh
14
kmh
14
kmh
12
kmh
10
kmh
5
kmh
8
kmh
21
kmh
0.1m
0.1m
0.2m
0.2m
0.2m
0.3m
0.2m
0.5m
10.8s 10.8s 10.7s 10.7s 10.1s 10.1s 10.9s 11.0s
Sun 21st December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26
kmh
25
kmh
5
kmh
6
kmh
10
kmh
9
kmh
12
kmh
15
kmh
0.9m
1.0m
0.6m
0.8m
0.8m
0.9m
1.0m
1.2m
10.8s 10.7s 11.3s 11.0s 11.0s 11.4s 11.1s 10.9s
Mon 22nd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18
kmh
16
kmh
13
kmh
11
kmh
17
kmh
17
kmh
9
kmh
7
kmh
1.3m
1.2m
1.0m
1.0m
1.3m
1.6m
1.6m
1.6m
10.8s 10.7s 10.4s 10.2s 10.1s 12.7s 13.7s 13.4s
Tue 23rd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10
kmh
12
kmh
18
kmh
27
kmh
42
kmh
44
kmh
28
kmh
19
kmh
1.2m
0.9m
1.1m
1.3m
1.5m
1.5m
1.0m
1.1m
11.0s 9.5s 11.8s 12.9s 12.8s 12.5s 12.2s 12.1s
Wed 17th December
1:22 AM 7:46 AM 3:28 PM 10:36 PM
0.94 1.80 -0.08 1.15
Thu 18th December
1:58 AM 8:18 AM 4:03 PM 11:14 PM
0.98 1.82 -0.14 1.16
Fri 19th December
2:34 AM 8:51 AM 4:38 PM 11:51 PM
1.00 1.84 -0.17 1.17
Sat 20th December
3:10 AM 9:25 AM 5:13 PM
1.00 1.83 -0.18
Sun 21st December
12:27 AM 3:47 AM 10:00 AM 5:48 PM
1.17 1.00 1.81 -0.18
Mon 22nd December
1:04 AM 4:28 AM 10:37 AM 6:24 PM
1.17 1.00 1.76 -0.15
Tue 23rd December
1:41 AM 5:15 AM 11:15 AM 7:00 PM
1.18 1.00 1.68 -0.10
Wed 17th December
21°
0.0mm
11kmh N
63%
Thu 18th December
15°
0.0mm
18kmh N
51%
Fri 19th December
13°
0.0mm
9kmh NNW
46%
Sat 20th December
16°
0.0mm
9kmh N
40%
Sun 21st December
16°
0.0mm
7kmh WSW
57%
Mon 22nd December
16°
0.0mm
10kmh SSW
77%
Tue 23rd December
16°
4.3mm
31kmh SSE
60%
Wed 24th December
12°
3.1mm
14kmh WSW
91%
Thu 25th December
15°
6.1mm
23kmh ENE
82%
Fri 26th December
13°
2.0mm
19kmh SSW
87%
Sat 27th December
13°
0.0mm
7kmh NE
55%
Sun 28th December
11°
0.8mm
11kmh WSW
86%
Mon 29th December
12°
0.0mm
9kmh SW
56%
Tue 30th December
13°
0.4mm
30kmh SSE
67%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 14° 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 6 days of light rain with an average of 2.8mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 66%.

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

Holiday at Point Sur Beach, Big Sur, Monterey County, California, United States

Point Sur Beach is located in the picturesque region of Big Sur along the Central Coast of California. This beautiful destination offers a perfect getaway for those looking to relax and enjoy the natural beauty of Monterey County.

Beach Type

Point Sur Beach features a mix of coarse sand and pebbles. The beach is surrounded by stunning rocky cliffs which create a dramatic backdrop for your beach holiday. While it may not have powdery white sand like some other beaches, the rugged beauty and unique landscape make it a popular choice for visitors.

Snorkeling and diving are more interesting at beaches with rocks or a reef since the fish prefer that. Due to its rocky shoreline and diverse marine life, Point Sur Beach provides excellent opportunities for snorkeling and diving enthusiasts.

Recommended Beach Activities

Popular activities at Point Sur Beach include:

  1. Surfing: The beach is known for its consistent surf breaks, making it an ideal spot for surfers.
  2. Beachcombing: The mixture of sand and pebbles on this beach provides ample opportunity for finding interesting shells and marine debris.
  3. Photography: The dramatic cliffs and beautiful sunsets make Point Sur Beach an excellent location for photography enthusiasts.
  4. Hiking: Explore the nearby trails in the Point Sur State Historic Park or take a guided tour to visit the historic Point Sur Lighthouse.
  5. Wildlife Watching: Keep an eye out for marine mammals such as sea lions, seals, whales, and dolphins that frequent this area.

Accommodations

While there are no beach resorts directly on Point Sur Beach itself due to its protected status as part of a state park, there are various lodging options nearby in Big Sur including hotels, motels, vacation rentals, campsites, and more upscale resorts such as:

We suggest staying in the areas along Highway 1, which runs through Big Sur, as it provides easy access to Point Sur Beach and other attractions in the region.

Beach Amenities

Point Sur Beach offers a range of amenities to make your visit comfortable and enjoyable:

  • Restrooms: Public restrooms can be found at the nearby Point Sur State Historic Park.
  • Parking: Limited parking is available near the beach, so it's advised to arrive early during peak season.
  • Picnic areas: There are picnic tables available at Point Sur State Historic Park for visitors to enjoy a meal with a view.
  • Guided tours: The Point Sur Lighthouse offers guided tours, giving you a chance to learn more about the area's history and enjoy stunning views.

With its unique landscape and diverse range of activities, Point Sur Beach is an excellent destination for your next beach holiday.

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