Beach Weather in Gibson Beach, Point Lobos State Natural Reserve, United States

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Beach Weather Today in Gibson Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 14° 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 be dry with no rain showers. Expect overcast skies and very little possibility of sunshine with an average cloud cover of 80%.

The winds will be cross-on shore and moderate at 18kmh from the North West. The moderate winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler. The moderate onshore winds may make conditions a little more choppy for swimming.

Gibson Beach faces Southwest and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 08:23 PM. Unfortunately there are chances that 62% 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 Gibson Beach

This weekend the 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 this weekend. Expect only occasional sunny spells and lots of clouds with an average cloud cover of 78%.

GIBSON BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Sat 19th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 12° 13° 14° 15° 16° 15° 13°
92% 92% 100% 92% 59% 58% 62% 92%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Sun 20th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 11° 11° 13° 15° 15° 14° 13°
87% 82% 82% 73% 62% 63% 74% 87%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Mon 21st July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 12° 12° 12° 14° 14° 14° 13°
92% 92% 94% 94% 88% 77% 82% 96%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Tue 22nd July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 12° 12° 16° 19° 19° 17° 14°
11% 26% 25% 4% 0% 0% 0% 25%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Wed 23rd July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 12° 12° 17° 20° 19° 17° 14°
27% 10% 20% 0% 0% 4% 10% 19%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
14°
14°
Thu 24th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 12° 14° 17° 19° 19° 17° 14°
11% 0% 0% 1% 3% 7% 5% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
Fri 25th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 12° 13° 17° 18° 18° 16° 13°
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 8%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
Sat 19th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13
kmh
15
kmh
13
kmh
13
kmh
18
kmh
16
kmh
12
kmh
9
kmh
0.9m
0.8m
0.7m
0.7m
0.8m
0.7m
0.6m
0.7m
4.7s 4.6s 4.6s 4.9s 13.6s 13.6s 13.8s 4.5s
Sun 20th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12
kmh
10
kmh
9
kmh
12
kmh
13
kmh
15
kmh
14
kmh
7
kmh
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
1.0m
1.0m
1.1m
1.1m
1.1m
5.0s 6.0s 7.8s 7.9s 7.7s 7.4s 7.2s 6.9s
Mon 21st July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
9
kmh
13
kmh
10
kmh
9
kmh
19
kmh
20
kmh
15
kmh
11
kmh
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
0.8m
0.8m
0.9m
0.6m
6.8s 6.9s 7.0s 7.1s 12.7s 12.7s 6.2s 12.6s
Tue 22nd July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
7
kmh
8
kmh
4
kmh
5
kmh
10
kmh
15
kmh
13
kmh
10
kmh
1.0m
0.6m
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
6.0s 5.8s 5.6s 7.0s 6.9s 12.0s 11.9s 11.9s
Wed 23rd July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
8
kmh
9
kmh
8
kmh
7
kmh
16
kmh
14
kmh
10
kmh
9
kmh
0.5m
0.6m
0.5m
0.6m
0.8m
0.6m
0.8m
0.8m
7.2s 7.1s 7.1s 9.7s 9.6s 9.5s 8.9s 13.5s
Thu 24th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
8
kmh
7
kmh
9
kmh
10
kmh
15
kmh
19
kmh
19
kmh
16
kmh
0.9m
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
0.9m
11.2s 12.7s 14.6s 14.6s 14.6s 14.6s 14.5s 14.3s
Fri 25th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12
kmh
9
kmh
10
kmh
15
kmh
22
kmh
24
kmh
24
kmh
22
kmh
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
0.9m
1.0m
1.0m
0.9m
13.8s 13.5s 11.0s 12.1s 13.3s 13.3s 13.3s 13.2s
Sat 19th July
12:57 AM 7:18 AM 11:16 AM 6:11 PM
0.18 1.00 0.76 1.90
Sun 20th July
2:01 AM 8:53 AM 12:20 PM 7:04 PM
-0.03 1.06 0.87 1.99
Mon 21st July
2:57 AM 10:00 AM 1:29 PM 7:59 PM
-0.20 1.14 0.93 2.05
Tue 22nd July
3:48 AM 10:49 AM 2:33 PM 8:52 PM
-0.32 1.20 0.93 2.08
Wed 23rd July
4:34 AM 11:30 AM 3:32 PM 9:43 PM
-0.38 1.25 0.89 2.08
Thu 24th July
5:18 AM 12:08 PM 4:27 PM 10:32 PM
-0.38 1.29 0.84 2.03
Fri 25th July
5:59 AM 12:44 PM 5:20 PM 11:18 PM
-0.34 1.33 0.80 1.93
Sat 19th July
16°
0.0mm
15kmh WNW
80%
Sun 20th July
16°
0.0mm
14kmh WNW
76%
Mon 21st July
14°
0.0mm
16kmh WNW
89%
Tue 22nd July
20°
0.0mm
12kmh WNW
11%
Wed 23rd July
20°
0.0mm
13kmh WNW
11%
Thu 24th July
20°
0.0mm
13kmh NW
3%
Fri 25th July
19°
0.0mm
15kmh WNW
1%
Sat 26th July
19°
0.0mm
13kmh WNW
11%
Sun 27th July
19°
0.0mm
15kmh WNW
29%
Mon 28th July
21°
0.0mm
13kmh NW
5%
Tue 29th July
22°
0.0mm
15kmh WNW
6%
Wed 30th July
20°
0.0mm
15kmh WNW
0%
Thu 31st July
21°
0.0mm
13kmh NW
0%
Fri 1st August
22°
0.0mm
15kmh NW
0%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 19° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible on some days. The average water temperature will be 13° 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 23%.

If you are sailing, windsurfing, fishing, surfing etc. in Gibson Beach don't forget to check the tide and wind and wave conditions

Gibson Beach at Point Lobos State Natural Reserve, Carmel, California

Gibson Beach is located within the Point Lobos State Natural Reserve in Carmel, Monterey County, California. This beautiful beach offers a serene and peaceful atmosphere that's perfect for a relaxing holiday.

Beach Type

Gibson Beach is known for its coarse yellow sand mixed with pebbles and small rocks. The shoreline is surrounded by picturesque rocky cliffs, creating a stunning contrast with the clear blue waters of the Pacific Ocean. While it may not have powdery white sand, the beach's natural beauty and tranquility make it worth visiting.

The rocky formations around the beach provide an excellent environment for marine life, making Gibson Beach an ideal spot for snorkeling and diving enthusiasts. The presence of rocks and reefs attracts various species of fish, making underwater exploration a fascinating experience at this location.

Recommended Beach Activities

  1. Snorkeling and Diving: As mentioned earlier, the rocky formations around Gibson Beach create an ideal habitat for marine life. Snorkelers and divers can enjoy exploring the underwater world teeming with various species of fish and other marine creatures.

  2. Hiking: Point Lobos State Natural Reserve offers several hiking trails that provide stunning views of the coastline and wildlife. Visitors can take leisurely hikes along these trails to explore different parts of the reserve while enjoying beautiful ocean vistas.

  3. Wildlife Watching: The reserve is home to numerous wildlife species like sea otters, seals, sea lions, and different types of birds. Bird watching enthusiasts will appreciate the variety of seabirds that frequent this area.

  4. Photography: The striking beauty of Gibson Beach's landscape makes it an ideal location for photography enthusiasts to capture breathtaking shots of the coastline's natural scenery.

  5. Sunbathing and Relaxing: While swimming can be challenging due to cold water temperatures in this region, Gibson Beach is a perfect spot for sunbathing and enjoying the serenity of the natural surroundings.

Accommodations and Beach Amenities

There are no beach resorts or hotels within Point Lobos State Natural Reserve as it is a protected area. However, visitors can find various hotels, inns, and vacation rentals in the nearby town of Carmel-by-the-Sea. Staying in this charming coastal town will give you easy access to Gibson Beach as well as other attractions in the area, such as art galleries, shops, and restaurants.

Beach amenities at Gibson Beach are relatively limited due to its location within a natural reserve. There are no lifeguards on duty or restroom facilities at the beach itself. However, there are restrooms available near some of the reserve's parking lots. It is recommended that visitors bring their own snacks, water, sunscreen, and any other essentials they may need during their visit.

Taking a holiday at Gibson Beach in Point Lobos State Natural Reserve offers a unique beach experience with its stunning landscape and opportunities for snorkeling, diving, hiking, and wildlife watching. While accommodations are not available within the reserve itself, staying in nearby Carmel-by-the-Sea ensures comfortable lodging options with easy access to this beautiful beach destination.

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