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

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14°
 
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14°
 
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13°
 
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13°
 
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13°
 
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15°
 
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16°
 
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Beach Weather Today in Point Sur Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 15° 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 lots of sunshine and clear skies with an average cloud cover of 37%.

The winds will be on shore and light at 15kmh from the North West. The light winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler.

Point Sur Beach faces West-Northwest and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 08:27 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

Today - Sunday the maximum daily temperatures will be 15° which is a little too chilly 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, Sunday will be dry with no rain showers. Expect lots of sunshine and clear skies with an average cloud cover of 37%.

POINT SUR BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Sun 12th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 13° 14° 16° 22° 22° 17° 15°
100% 100% 25% 7% 2% 3% 18% 46%
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 13th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 16° 15° 18° 18° 17° 18° 15°
49% 47% 48% 72% 44% 18% 46% 20%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Tue 14th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 15° 15° 18° 19° 18° 18° 15°
5% 4% 5% 5% 4% 2% 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°
Wed 15th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 14° 14° 17° 18° 18° 18° 15°
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 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°
Thu 16th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 14° 14° 17° 17° 17° 15° 14°
0% 0% 4% 3% 0% 1% 3% 8%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
13°
13°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Fri 17th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 13° 14° 15° 17° 17° 16° 15°
12% 9% 13% 16% 41% 99% 70% 20%
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 18th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 14° 15° 17° 17° 17° 16° 14°
35% 36% 52% 32% 3% 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°
Sun 12th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
7
kmh
15
kmh
9
kmh
10
kmh
12
kmh
12
kmh
10
kmh
11
kmh
1.4m
1.1m
1.0m
0.6m
0.4m
0.3m
0.3m
0.4m
6.5s 6.9s 7.0s 8.8s 8.5s 8.2s 8.1s 8.0s
Mon 13th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10
kmh
16
kmh
11
kmh
15
kmh
11
kmh
10
kmh
13
kmh
9
kmh
0.3m
0.5m
0.6m
0.4m
0.4m
0.3m
0.4m
0.4m
8.0s 8.3s 8.2s 8.3s 8.2s 8.1s 8.2s 8.3s
Tue 14th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
9
kmh
12
kmh
12
kmh
10
kmh
19
kmh
13
kmh
13
kmh
12
kmh
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
0.4m
0.5m
8.2s 8.0s 7.7s 7.6s 7.7s 7.7s 7.3s 7.0s
Wed 15th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15
kmh
13
kmh
16
kmh
19
kmh
21
kmh
19
kmh
25
kmh
20
kmh
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.7m
0.4m
0.6m
0.9m
0.8m
7.2s 7.2s 7.1s 7.1s 7.2s 7.2s 9.0s 9.1s
Thu 16th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18
kmh
19
kmh
17
kmh
19
kmh
24
kmh
26
kmh
26
kmh
25
kmh
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.8m
0.8m
0.6m
0.6m
0.7m
7.0s 7.6s 7.6s 10.9s 9.3s 7.6s 7.5s 7.7s
Fri 17th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
23
kmh
22
kmh
19
kmh
21
kmh
24
kmh
25
kmh
23
kmh
20
kmh
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.6m
0.7m
0.7m
7.9s 8.0s 8.0s 8.1s 8.2s 8.1s 8.0s 7.9s
Sat 18th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21
kmh
22
kmh
20
kmh
22
kmh
24
kmh
23
kmh
16
kmh
14
kmh
0.7m
0.6m
0.5m
0.5m
0.6m
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
7.9s 8.0s 8.0s 8.0s 8.0s 8.0s 7.9s 7.9s
Sun 12th July
3:35 AM 10:33 AM 3:09 PM 9:03 PM
-0.33 1.31 0.81 1.81
Mon 13th July
4:22 AM 11:13 AM 4:03 PM 9:57 PM
-0.39 1.37 0.74 1.84
Tue 14th July
5:07 AM 11:50 AM 4:56 PM 10:49 PM
-0.38 1.42 0.65 1.81
Wed 15th July
5:49 AM 12:26 PM 5:47 PM 11:40 PM
-0.30 1.46 0.56 1.73
Thu 16th July
6:29 AM 1:01 PM 6:40 PM
-0.16 1.49 0.48
Fri 17th July
12:33 AM 7:08 AM 1:36 PM 7:35 PM
1.60 0.02 1.50 0.42
Sat 18th July
1:28 AM 7:47 AM 2:13 PM 8:34 PM
1.43 0.22 1.51 0.37
Sun 12th July
22°
0.0mm
10kmh W
37%
Mon 13th July
19°
0.0mm
10kmh W
43%
Tue 14th July
19°
0.0mm
14kmh NW
3%
Wed 15th July
18°
0.0mm
17kmh NW
0%
Thu 16th July
17°
0.0mm
19kmh NW
2%
Fri 17th July
17°
0.0mm
19kmh NW
35%
Sat 18th July
18°
0.0mm
20kmh NW
19%
Sun 19th July
18°
0.0mm
17kmh NW
3%
Mon 20th July
18°
0.0mm
18kmh NW
14%
Tue 21st July
18°
0.0mm
17kmh NW
3%
Wed 22nd July
18°
0.0mm
17kmh NW
10%
Thu 23rd July
18°
0.0mm
14kmh WNW
2%
Fri 24th July
18°
0.0mm
14kmh NW
0%
Sat 25th July
19°
0.0mm
15kmh WSW
0%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 18° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible on some days. 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. Average cloud cover will be 12%.

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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