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 13° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 12° which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit.

Today will have 0.5mm of very light rain. Expect only occasional sunny spells and lots of clouds with an average cloud cover of 79%.

The winds will be on shore and moderate at 19kmh from the West-Southwest. 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 07:52 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

Today - Sunday the maximum daily temperatures will be 13° which is too cold for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 12° which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit.

Today, Sunday will have 0.5mm of very light rain. Expect only occasional sunny spells and lots of clouds with an average cloud cover of 79%.

POINT SUR BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Sun 26th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 11° 12° 13° 14° 13° 16° 12°
52% 96% 100% 90% 56% 69% 75% 98%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.5mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Mon 27th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10° 10° 12° 13° 14° 13° 12°
32% 16% 71% 11% 0% 0% 0% 7%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
Tue 28th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 11° 10° 12° 14° 15° 14° 12°
12% 2% 0% 0% 0% 2% 4% 4%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
Wed 29th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 12° 12° 15° 16° 16° 15° 13°
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Thu 30th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 13° 12° 14° 15° 15° 14° 13°
1% 0% 0% 0% 4% 1% 3% 6%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Fri 1st May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 12° 13° 14° 15° 15° 14° 13°
9% 79% 77% 64% 14% 8% 23% 63%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
12°
12°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
Sat 2nd May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 13° 13° 13° 14° 14° 13° 12°
62% 73% 79% 73% 34% 3% 12% 44%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
Sun 26th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19
kmh
17
kmh
15
kmh
14
kmh
13
kmh
13
kmh
16
kmh
17
kmh
0.9m
0.8m
0.7m
0.8m
0.9m
0.9m
0.9m
0.9m
10.3s 8.3s 16.5s 4.8s 5.0s 5.3s 15.4s 15.2s
Mon 27th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14
kmh
12
kmh
10
kmh
6
kmh
18
kmh
26
kmh
25
kmh
21
kmh
0.9m
0.9m
0.9m
0.8m
1.0m
1.1m
1.0m
0.9m
14.4s 14.4s 14.3s 13.0s 13.0s 13.2s 13.3s 11.3s
Tue 28th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13
kmh
11
kmh
14
kmh
11
kmh
19
kmh
18
kmh
19
kmh
7
kmh
0.9m
0.9m
1.1m
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
0.9m
0.9m
12.7s 12.4s 12.3s 12.3s 12.3s 7.8s 7.5s 12.3s
Wed 29th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10
kmh
20
kmh
14
kmh
13
kmh
19
kmh
18
kmh
14
kmh
10
kmh
0.9m
0.8m
1.1m
0.9m
1.0m
1.2m
1.2m
0.3m
6.0s 6.3s 7.3s 7.7s 8.2s 8.2s 8.2s 5.6s
Thu 30th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
8
kmh
9
kmh
10
kmh
12
kmh
14
kmh
18
kmh
17
kmh
15
kmh
0.8m
0.5m
0.5m
0.6m
0.5m
0.5m
0.4m
0.4m
5.7s 10.4s 10.1s 7.9s 8.6s 8.6s 8.8s 8.9s
Fri 1st May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15
kmh
13
kmh
8
kmh
8
kmh
12
kmh
14
kmh
14
kmh
13
kmh
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
0.5m
0.6m
1.2m
1.5m
9.1s 9.3s 9.6s 9.6s 9.7s 9.6s 11.2s 11.6s
Sat 2nd May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12
kmh
12
kmh
14
kmh
17
kmh
22
kmh
28
kmh
30
kmh
27
kmh
1.3m
0.9m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.7m
0.6m
0.6m
11.9s 10.1s 9.2s 9.3s 9.5s 9.6s 9.5s 9.4s
Sun 26th April
1:36 AM 7:12 AM 1:48 PM 8:28 PM
0.56 1.30 0.07 1.44
Mon 27th April
2:34 AM 8:19 AM 2:28 PM 8:58 PM
0.38 1.26 0.18 1.51
Tue 28th April
3:22 AM 9:18 AM 3:03 PM 9:25 PM
0.21 1.22 0.31 1.58
Wed 29th April
4:05 AM 10:13 AM 3:34 PM 9:50 PM
0.08 1.19 0.44 1.63
Thu 30th April
4:44 AM 11:04 AM 4:03 PM 10:14 PM
-0.03 1.16 0.57 1.66
Fri 1st May
5:21 AM 11:54 AM 4:30 PM 10:39 PM
-0.09 1.13 0.69 1.67
Sat 2nd May
5:58 AM 12:43 PM 4:56 PM 11:04 PM
-0.13 1.11 0.78 1.66
Sun 26th April
15°
0.5mm
12kmh W
79%
Mon 27th April
14°
0.0mm
11kmh WNW
17%
Tue 28th April
15°
0.0mm
16kmh NW
3%
Wed 29th April
17°
0.0mm
16kmh NNW
0%
Thu 30th April
16°
0.0mm
11kmh NW
1%
Fri 1st May
16°
0.0mm
10kmh WNW
42%
Sat 2nd May
14°
0.0mm
16kmh NW
47%
Sun 3rd May
14°
0.3mm
15kmh WNW
70%
Mon 4th May
13°
0.4mm
20kmh NW
73%
Tue 5th May
14°
0.0mm
10kmh WNW
60%
Wed 6th May
14°
0.0mm
12kmh NW
55%
Thu 7th May
15°
0.0mm
22kmh NW
22%
Fri 8th May
14°
0.1mm
19kmh NW
43%
Sat 9th May
15°
0.0mm
15kmh NW
40%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 15° which is a little too chilly 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 4 days of very light rain with an average of 0.3mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 39%.

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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