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Beach Weather Today in Point Sur Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 13° which is too cold for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 11° 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 sunny spells but some cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 61%.

The winds will be on shore and moderate at 22kmh from the West-Northwest. The moderate winds will make the temperatures feel colder. 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 07:54 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 Point Sur Beach

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 13° 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 1 day of very light rain. Saturday will have 1.9mm of rain and Sunday will be dry. Expect overcast skies and very little possibility of sunshine with an average cloud cover of 85%.

POINT SUR BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Mon 28th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 11° 11° 12° 13° 12° 14° 11°
100% 88% 80% 43% 7% 74% 0% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
Tue 29th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10° 10° 12° 12° 13° 12° 11°
100% 100% 100% 75% 75% 73% 81% 89%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
Wed 30th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 11° 11° 11° 12° 12° 12° 12°
95% 100% 98% 92% 86% 88% 94% 98%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
Thu 1st May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 11° 11° 12° 12° 13° 13° 11°
100% 100% 100% 90% 79% 75% 7% 18%
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 2nd May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 11° 11° 13° 14° 14° 13° 12°
14% 7% 6% 5% 3% 2% 30% 62%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
Sat 3rd May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 11° 11° 12° 12° 12° 11° 10°
62% 64% 93% 100% 91% 77% 90% 95%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.4mm 1.0mm 0.3mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm
11°
11°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Sun 4th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10° 11° 12° 12° 12° 11°
82% 75% 75% 85% 99% 97% 91% 85%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Mon 28th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15
kmh
12
kmh
14
kmh
13
kmh
19
kmh
22
kmh
19
kmh
12
kmh
0.6m
0.2m
0.3m
0.2m
0.5m
1.0m
1.0m
0.9m
9.0s 8.9s 8.7s 8.5s 8.3s 15.4s 14.5s 17.7s
Tue 29th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
9
kmh
12
kmh
9
kmh
13
kmh
14
kmh
15
kmh
10
kmh
15
kmh
0.1m
0.2m
0.1m
0.2m
0.3m
0.4m
0.3m
0.4m
8.3s 8.4s 8.6s 8.7s 8.5s 8.3s 8.2s 8.1s
Wed 30th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17
kmh
26
kmh
24
kmh
8
kmh
11
kmh
17
kmh
14
kmh
8
kmh
0.5m
0.6m
1.3m
0.3m
0.2m
0.5m
0.3m
0.6m
8.2s 8.4s 15.6s 8.6s 8.7s 8.9s 8.7s 8.6s
Thu 1st May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
6
kmh
6
kmh
4
kmh
8
kmh
14
kmh
14
kmh
13
kmh
12
kmh
0.2m
0.1m
0.8m
0.2m
1.4m
1.1m
1.1m
1.0m
8.4s 8.4s 8.2s 8.5s 7.8s 7.7s 7.5s 7.1s
Fri 2nd May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12
kmh
11
kmh
16
kmh
14
kmh
20
kmh
28
kmh
26
kmh
19
kmh
0.9m
0.9m
0.9m
0.9m
1.2m
1.2m
1.2m
1.2m
6.9s 6.5s 6.4s 6.1s 16.5s 15.8s 16.0s 15.6s
Sat 3rd May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11
kmh
9
kmh
5
kmh
16
kmh
26
kmh
32
kmh
30
kmh
17
kmh
1.1m
1.5m
1.2m
1.4m
1.5m
1.6m
1.7m
1.7m
14.9s 14.7s 14.4s 14.3s 13.7s 13.3s 13.2s 15.3s
Sun 4th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10
kmh
6
kmh
8
kmh
13
kmh
15
kmh
15
kmh
13
kmh
11
kmh
1.5m
1.3m
1.3m
1.4m
1.4m
1.4m
1.6m
1.6m
14.1s 12.9s 12.4s 14.7s 13.3s 14.6s 15.9s 15.4s
Mon 28th April
5:39 AM 12:16 PM 5:10 PM 11:14 PM
-0.35 1.31 0.60 1.90
Tue 29th April
6:32 AM 1:21 PM 5:54 PM 11:57 PM
-0.41 1.25 0.73 1.87
Wed 30th April
7:27 AM 2:31 PM 6:44 PM
-0.40 1.21 0.83
Thu 1st May
12:45 AM 8:26 AM 3:46 PM 7:47 PM
1.78 -0.34 1.19 0.91
Fri 2nd May
1:39 AM 9:29 AM 5:02 PM 9:10 PM
1.65 -0.24 1.21 0.95
Sat 3rd May
2:43 AM 10:33 AM 6:07 PM 10:49 PM
1.49 -0.15 1.25 0.91
Sun 4th May
3:59 AM 11:35 AM 6:58 PM
1.34 -0.06 1.31
Mon 28th April
14°
0.0mm
18kmh NW
61%
Tue 29th April
13°
0.0mm
13kmh WNW
86%
Wed 30th April
13°
0.0mm
10kmh W
93%
Thu 1st May
13°
0.0mm
13kmh W
71%
Fri 2nd May
14°
0.0mm
16kmh NW
16%
Sat 3rd May
12°
1.9mm
18kmh WNW
84%
Sun 4th May
13°
0.0mm
13kmh SW
86%
Mon 5th May
13°
0.1mm
10kmh SW
73%
Tue 6th May
13°
0.0mm
12kmh W
52%
Wed 7th May
13°
0.0mm
21kmh NW
21%
Thu 8th May
12°
0.0mm
34kmh NW
23%
Fri 9th May
13°
0.0mm
23kmh NW
0%
Sat 10th May
14°
0.0mm
14kmh NNW
0%
Sun 11th May
15°
0.0mm
15kmh NNW
2%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 13° 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 2 days of very light rain with an average of 1.0mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 48%.

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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