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 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 9%.

The winds will be on shore and strong at 40kmh from the North-Northwest. The strong winds will make the temperatures feel colder. The strong onshore winds may make conditions rougher for swimming.

Point Sur Beach faces West-Northwest and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 05:09 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 15° 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 plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 11%.

POINT SUR BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Thu 8th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10° 13° 14° 12° 10°
5% 69% 1% 0% 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°
Fri 9th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 14° 13° 11°
1% 2% 1% 0% 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°
Sat 10th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10° 10° 12° 14° 15° 13° 11°
0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 10% 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°
Sun 11th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 10° 10° 11° 14° 15° 14° 13°
0% 0% 0% 0% 6% 79% 63% 17%
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 12th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 12° 12° 13° 15° 16° 15° 13°
45% 5% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
13°
13°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Tue 13th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 13° 13° 14° 16° 17° 16° 15°
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 11%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Wed 14th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 14° 13° 14° 16° 17° 15° 14°
22% 6% 8% 0% 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°
Thu 8th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
29
kmh
39
kmh
40
kmh
37
kmh
24
kmh
28
kmh
23
kmh
16
kmh
0.9m
1.5m
1.5m
0.9m
0.8m
0.9m
0.6m
0.4m
18.6s 17.6s 17.3s 8.6s 9.2s 16.3s 16.1s 15.6s
Fri 9th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
22
kmh
20
kmh
20
kmh
15
kmh
9
kmh
8
kmh
15
kmh
14
kmh
0.6m
0.7m
0.7m
0.9m
0.4m
0.1m
0.2m
0.6m
15.4s 15.2s 15.1s 14.9s 14.7s 14.5s 14.4s 14.2s
Sat 10th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15
kmh
15
kmh
15
kmh
15
kmh
9
kmh
9
kmh
15
kmh
20
kmh
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
0.7m
1.1m
1.0m
1.1m
14.0s 13.7s 13.5s 13.3s 13.2s 13.0s 12.7s 12.6s
Sun 11th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21
kmh
23
kmh
25
kmh
22
kmh
22
kmh
20
kmh
26
kmh
23
kmh
1.2m
1.3m
1.3m
1.7m
1.3m
0.6m
1.5m
0.9m
12.5s 13.7s 13.0s 12.6s 12.1s 12.0s 18.6s 17.9s
Mon 12th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24
kmh
24
kmh
22
kmh
20
kmh
13
kmh
5
kmh
9
kmh
15
kmh
0.9m
0.8m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.5m
0.5m
17.3s 16.7s 16.4s 16.1s 15.9s 15.8s 15.7s 15.2s
Tue 13th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17
kmh
17
kmh
17
kmh
15
kmh
14
kmh
16
kmh
17
kmh
18
kmh
0.5m
0.5m
0.4m
0.3m
0.2m
0.4m
0.5m
0.6m
14.7s 14.4s 14.3s 14.0s 13.5s 13.3s 13.2s 13.0s
Wed 14th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19
kmh
20
kmh
22
kmh
22
kmh
21
kmh
17
kmh
14
kmh
14
kmh
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
0.3m
0.3m
12.9s 12.5s 16.3s 17.8s 17.4s 16.7s 16.1s 15.9s
Thu 8th January
2:32 AM 8:21 AM 1:37 PM 8:11 PM
1.46 0.70 1.26 0.25
Fri 9th January
3:15 AM 9:43 AM 2:53 PM 8:48 PM
1.50 0.62 1.06 0.45
Sat 10th January
3:56 AM 11:04 AM 4:36 PM 9:26 PM
1.54 0.50 0.94 0.63
Sun 11th January
4:37 AM 12:14 PM 6:37 PM 10:08 PM
1.58 0.35 0.92 0.79
Mon 12th January
5:18 AM 1:09 PM 8:17 PM 11:01 PM
1.62 0.21 0.99 0.91
Tue 13th January
5:59 AM 1:54 PM 9:18 PM
1.66 0.08 1.06
Wed 14th January
12:01 AM 6:40 AM 2:34 PM 9:56 PM
0.98 1.71 -0.02 1.12
Thu 8th January
15°
0.0mm
22kmh NNW
9%
Fri 9th January
15°
0.0mm
6kmh ENE
0%
Sat 10th January
16°
0.0mm
7kmh NE
1%
Sun 11th January
16°
0.0mm
18kmh NE
20%
Mon 12th January
17°
0.0mm
12kmh NE
6%
Tue 13th January
18°
0.0mm
10kmh NE
1%
Wed 14th January
18°
0.0mm
18kmh NNE
4%
Thu 15th January
18°
0.0mm
6kmh SSE
0%
Fri 16th January
16°
0.0mm
3kmh SW
6%
Sat 17th January
16°
0.0mm
3kmh ENE
52%
Sun 18th January
17°
0.0mm
13kmh NNE
16%
Mon 19th January
15°
0.0mm
11kmh SE
28%
Tue 20th January
13°
0.0mm
9kmh WNW
21%
Wed 21st January
11°
1.1mm
23kmh SW
69%

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 15° 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. Average cloud cover will be 17%.

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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