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Beach Weather Today in Monterey State Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 12° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 10° 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 some sunshine and occasionally cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 57%.

The winds will be on shore and strong at 31kmh from the North West. The strong winds will make the temperatures feel colder. The strong onshore winds may make conditions rougher for swimming.

Monterey State Beach faces Northwest and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 08:12 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 Monterey State Beach

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 12° 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 plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 3%.

MONTEREY STATE BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Tue 20th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 11° 11° 12° 14° 14° 14° 12°
93% 99% 100% 73% 55% 42% 0% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
Wed 21st May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 11° 12° 17° 18° 18° 16° 13°
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 5% 32%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
Thu 22nd May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 12° 14° 17° 19° 18° 15° 12°
8% 32% 2% 32% 96% 70% 35% 61%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
Fri 23rd May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 11° 12° 15° 17° 16° 14° 11°
36% 15% 21% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
Sat 24th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 11° 14° 16° 16° 14° 12°
0% 0% 2% 10% 15% 6% 5% 5%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
12°
12°
Sun 25th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 10° 11° 15° 18° 18° 15° 13°
5% 4% 0% 0% 0% 1% 3% 1%
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 26th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 11° 13° 16° 18° 18° 15° 13°
0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 3% 5% 5%
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 20th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
31
kmh
27
kmh
20
kmh
23
kmh
30
kmh
31
kmh
28
kmh
25
kmh
1.4m
1.0m
0.6m
0.6m
1.2m
1.5m
1.8m
1.3m
13.7s 13.6s 7.9s 8.3s 13.4s 15.8s 15.0s 14.2s
Wed 21st May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
23
kmh
17
kmh
15
kmh
17
kmh
18
kmh
24
kmh
22
kmh
20
kmh
1.0m
0.6m
0.5m
0.5m
0.6m
1.0m
1.1m
0.9m
13.3s 10.0s 10.5s 11.5s 11.5s 16.5s 16.5s 13.5s
Thu 22nd May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17
kmh
16
kmh
15
kmh
15
kmh
25
kmh
26
kmh
28
kmh
22
kmh
0.7m
0.6m
0.6m
0.5m
1.1m
1.2m
1.3m
1.1m
10.2s 10.2s 10.2s 10.1s 15.5s 15.2s 12.6s 14.8s
Fri 23rd May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17
kmh
12
kmh
13
kmh
15
kmh
23
kmh
29
kmh
28
kmh
28
kmh
1.1m
0.8m
0.9m
0.9m
1.0m
1.3m
1.3m
1.4m
9.4s 9.1s 9.0s 8.9s 17.7s 17.5s 17.2s 16.8s
Sat 24th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
23
kmh
20
kmh
14
kmh
14
kmh
19
kmh
23
kmh
24
kmh
20
kmh
1.0m
1.0m
0.4m
0.3m
0.6m
1.0m
1.1m
1.3m
8.5s 9.5s 8.9s 8.2s 7.8s 15.5s 18.8s 18.1s
Sun 25th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19
kmh
17
kmh
15
kmh
21
kmh
24
kmh
23
kmh
25
kmh
26
kmh
1.2m
0.8m
0.7m
0.8m
0.7m
1.2m
1.3m
1.1m
17.8s 10.8s 7.2s 7.0s 14.0s 16.9s 13.5s 14.7s
Mon 26th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
23
kmh
17
kmh
15
kmh
18
kmh
20
kmh
20
kmh
23
kmh
21
kmh
0.8m
0.6m
0.6m
0.9m
1.1m
1.2m
1.1m
0.9m
13.0s 11.5s 11.3s 15.4s 17.3s 13.1s 13.4s 11.7s
Tue 20th May
4:03 AM 11:29 AM 6:39 PM
1.30 0.01 1.31
Wed 21st May
12:16 AM 5:28 AM 12:14 PM 7:07 PM
0.73 1.22 0.10 1.45
Thu 22nd May
1:22 AM 6:52 AM 12:58 PM 7:37 PM
0.48 1.17 0.21 1.61
Fri 23rd May
2:18 AM 8:10 AM 1:40 PM 8:10 PM
0.21 1.15 0.34 1.78
Sat 24th May
3:10 AM 9:22 AM 2:22 PM 8:46 PM
-0.05 1.16 0.48 1.93
Sun 25th May
4:00 AM 10:28 AM 3:05 PM 9:25 PM
-0.28 1.18 0.61 2.04
Mon 26th May
4:50 AM 11:31 AM 3:51 PM 10:07 PM
-0.44 1.19 0.72 2.09
Tue 20th May
15°
0.0mm
16kmh NW
57%
Wed 21st May
19°
0.0mm
15kmh WNW
4%
Thu 22nd May
19°
0.0mm
16kmh NW
42%
Fri 23rd May
17°
0.0mm
18kmh WNW
9%
Sat 24th May
16°
0.0mm
17kmh NW
5%
Sun 25th May
19°
0.0mm
12kmh NW
1%
Mon 26th May
19°
0.0mm
13kmh WNW
1%
Tue 27th May
19°
0.0mm
14kmh WNW
10%
Wed 28th May
18°
0.0mm
13kmh NW
15%
Thu 29th May
17°
0.0mm
15kmh WNW
42%
Fri 30th May
21°
0.0mm
12kmh NNW
0%
Sat 31st May
25°
0.0mm
10kmh WNW
0%
Sun 1st June
22°
0.0mm
10kmh W
2%

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 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. Average cloud cover will be 14%.

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

Holiday at Monterey State Beach, Monterey, California

Located in Monterey County, California, United States, Monterey State Beach is a beautiful coastal destination that offers a variety of activities and amenities for visitors to enjoy. The beach itself features a mix of sand types, including powdery white sand in some areas and coarser yellow sand in others. There are also some rocky areas along the shore that provide interesting opportunities for snorkeling and diving.

Beach Activities

The diverse beach landscape at Monterey State Beach offers many different activities for visitors to enjoy:

  1. Snorkeling and Diving: The rocky areas along the shoreline create a great environment for marine life, making snorkeling and diving popular activities at this beach. The underwater kelp forests found in this region are home to numerous fish species and other sea creatures.
  2. Kayaking: The calm waters of the bay make it an ideal location for kayaking. Paddle out into the bay to explore the kelp forests and get up close with seals, sea otters, and other marine life.
  3. Surfing: While not as famous as nearby Santa Cruz or Big Sur, Monterey State Beach has its own surf scene with several breaks suitable for beginner to intermediate surfers.
  4. Beachcombing: Take a leisurely stroll along the shoreline while searching for unique shells, driftwood or even the occasional piece of sea glass.
  5. Wildlife Watching: Keep an eye out for California's iconic sea otters that can often be spotted frolicking in the waves or resting on nearby rocks.

Accommodations

There are several hotels and resorts located near Monterey State Beach to suit various budgets and preferences:

  • Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa: This upscale hotel overlooks the water and offers luxurious accommodations with stunning views of the coastline.
  • InterContinental The Clement Monterey: Another high-end option located right on Cannery Row, featuring comfortable rooms and a full-service spa.
  • Hotel Pacific: For a more budget-friendly option, this charming boutique hotel is located within walking distance of the beach and other popular attractions.

For those looking to stay near the beach, consider booking accommodation in the Cannery Row or Downtown Monterey areas. Both locations provide easy access to the beach as well as nearby attractions such as the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Fisherman's Wharf, and historic downtown Monterey.

Beach Amenities

Monterey State Beach offers a variety of amenities for visitors to enjoy during their stay:

  • Restrooms and showers
  • Picnic tables and barbecue grills
  • Paved walkways for walking or biking
  • Nearby parking facilities (some may require fees)
  • Wheelchair-accessible ramps to the beach
  • Lifeguard services during peak season

With its picturesque coastal scenery, diverse range of activities, and convenient amenities, Monterey State Beach is an ideal destination for a relaxing holiday by the sea.

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