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 15° which is a little too chilly 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 overcast skies and very little possibility of sunshine with an average cloud cover of 82%.

The winds will be cross-off shore and moderate at 17kmh from the South East. The moderate winds will make the temperatures feel colder.

Point Sur Beach faces West-Northwest and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 04:56 PM. Unfortunately very heavy cloud cover of 100% 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 15° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 11° 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 overcast skies and very little possibility of sunshine with an average cloud cover of 87%.

POINT SUR BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Sat 21st December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 12° 12° 13° 14° 15° 14° 14°
100% 57% 57% 100% 76% 79% 100% 88%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
Sun 22nd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 14° 14° 14° 14° 14° 14° 13°
100% 97% 100% 100% 95% 59% 86% 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°
Mon 23rd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 13° 13° 14° 14° 14° 14° 14°
100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 95%
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 24th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 14° 14° 13° 13° 12° 11° 10°
95% 100% 100% 100% 67% 67% 51% 54%
0.0mm 0.0mm 1.6mm 2.7mm 2.1mm 1.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
Wed 25th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10° 10° 11° 11° 11°
28% 74% 39% 6% 5% 7% 11% 21%
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 26th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10° 11° 12° 12° 13° 12° 11°
26% 82% 68% 95% 78% 54% 42% 67%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
11°
11°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Fri 27th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 12° 12° 13° 13° 14° 13° 13°
88% 81% 100% 100% 100% 94% 69% 39%
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 21st December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17
kmh
12
kmh
12
kmh
8
kmh
12
kmh
5
kmh
3
kmh
7
kmh
0.7m
0.8m
0.3m
0.8m
0.4m
0.3m
0.1m
0.1m
14.6s 14.4s 14.3s 13.9s 17.2s 16.7s 16.5s 16.0s
Sun 22nd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11
kmh
4
kmh
9
kmh
5
kmh
2
kmh
10
kmh
4
kmh
7
kmh
0.2m
0.1m
0.3m
0.3m
0.1m
0.2m
0.1m
0.1m
15.7s 15.9s 16.0s 15.7s 15.6s 15.5s 15.3s 15.3s
Mon 23rd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10
kmh
7
kmh
9
kmh
4
kmh
4
kmh
8
kmh
8
kmh
12
kmh
0.2m
0.1m
0.2m
0.2m
0.1m
0.1m
0.2m
0.1m
15.3s 15.2s 15.2s 15.9s 17.3s 17.7s 18.4s 18.8s
Tue 24th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21
kmh
28
kmh
7
kmh
18
kmh
22
kmh
24
kmh
27
kmh
23
kmh
0.5m
0.5m
1.1m
0.8m
0.5m
0.9m
1.0m
0.8m
18.6s 18.2s 17.7s 17.5s 17.1s 16.5s 16.3s 16.1s
Wed 25th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20
kmh
27
kmh
13
kmh
6
kmh
10
kmh
22
kmh
20
kmh
14
kmh
1.0m
0.8m
0.2m
0.1m
0.1m
0.5m
0.4m
0.3m
15.5s 15.3s 15.1s 14.8s 14.5s 14.4s 14.2s 14.1s
Thu 26th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
5
kmh
9
kmh
9
kmh
4
kmh
3
kmh
5
kmh
7
kmh
7
kmh
0.3m
0.2m
0.4m
0.9m
0.8m
0.8m
0.6m
0.5m
14.0s 14.0s 14.0s 14.3s 15.2s 15.7s 15.5s 15.1s
Fri 27th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
3
kmh
4
kmh
12
kmh
10
kmh
6
kmh
4
kmh
5
kmh
5
kmh
0.3m
0.4m
0.3m
0.4m
0.4m
0.3m
0.2m
0.2m
14.8s 14.8s 15.2s 15.5s 15.2s 14.7s 14.5s 14.5s
Sat 21st December
3:55 AM 9:00 AM 2:09 PM 9:24 PM
1.20 0.90 1.20 0.20
Sun 22nd December
4:42 AM 10:43 AM 3:31 PM 10:10 PM
1.20 0.80 1.00 0.40
Mon 23rd December
5:22 AM 12:07 PM 5:13 PM 10:55 PM
1.30 0.60 0.90 0.50
Tue 24th December
5:57 AM 1:05 PM 6:47 PM 11:40 PM
1.40 0.40 0.90 0.60
Wed 25th December
6:29 AM 1:49 PM 7:58 PM
1.50 0.30 0.90
Thu 26th December
12:23 AM 7:00 AM 2:27 PM 8:52 PM
0.70 1.60 0.10 1.00
Fri 27th December
1:03 AM 7:32 AM 3:01 PM 9:35 PM
0.70 1.70 0.00 1.00
Sat 21st December
15°
0.0mm
8kmh SE
82%
Sun 22nd December
15°
0.0mm
3kmh N
92%
Mon 23rd December
14°
0.0mm
3kmh WSW
99%
Tue 24th December
14°
7.4mm
21kmh WNW
79%
Wed 25th December
11°
0.0mm
10kmh NNW
23%
Thu 26th December
13°
0.0mm
2kmh NNW
64%
Fri 27th December
14°
0.0mm
6kmh S
83%
Sat 28th December
15°
0.0mm
9kmh SSE
37%
Sun 29th December
14°
0.0mm
11kmh NW
54%
Mon 30th December
13°
0.0mm
14kmh SE
14%
Tue 31st December
15°
0.0mm
18kmh NNE
30%
Wed 1st January
13°
0.0mm
11kmh ESE
8%
Thu 2nd January
15°
0.0mm
15kmh NE
0%
Fri 3rd January
14°
0.0mm
4kmh ENE
0%

In the next 14 days 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. 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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