Beach Weather in Sand Dollar Beach, Monterey County, United States

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Beach Weather Today in Sand Dollar Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 17° 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 plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 4%.

The winds will be cross-on shore and moderate at 24kmh 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.

Sand Dollar Beach faces West and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 04:54 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 Sand Dollar Beach

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 17° 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 23%.

SAND DOLLAR BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Wed 17th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 12° 12° 15° 19° 20° 16° 12°
0% 0% 0% 0% 3% 1% 1% 29%
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 18th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 10° 11° 16° 19° 16° 12°
62% 70% 51% 20% 9% 4% 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°
Fri 19th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 11° 16° 17° 13° 11°
0% 0% 4% 8% 5% 7% 16% 1%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Sat 20th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10° 10° 12° 17° 19° 16° 14°
16% 9% 19% 14% 9% 12% 25% 25%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Sun 21st December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 12° 12° 14° 18° 19° 16° 13°
28% 47% 9% 9% 8% 8% 45% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
13°
13°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Mon 22nd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 10° 12° 17° 18° 14° 11°
68% 4% 0% 0% 0% 3% 39% 90%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Tue 23rd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10° 13° 13° 12° 12°
70% 52% 22% 62% 96% 92% 100% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.2mm 0.5mm 0.6mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Wed 17th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
7
kmh
9
kmh
8
kmh
6
kmh
18
kmh
24
kmh
13
kmh
7
kmh
0.3m
0.3m
0.4m
0.3m
0.9m
0.9m
0.7m
0.4m
12.5s 12.2s 11.9s 11.8s 11.8s 11.3s 11.6s 11.5s
Thu 18th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
7
kmh
8
kmh
8
kmh
8
kmh
9
kmh
12
kmh
10
kmh
5
kmh
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
0.9m
0.5m
0.8m
0.5m
0.8m
11.3s 11.3s 10.9s 8.9s 11.3s 11.2s 11.1s 8.8s
Fri 19th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
7
kmh
10
kmh
9
kmh
8
kmh
22
kmh
23
kmh
19
kmh
11
kmh
0.4m
0.6m
0.5m
0.7m
1.3m
1.3m
1.4m
0.7m
10.6s 10.4s 10.4s 10.3s 14.6s 13.4s 11.3s 10.6s
Sat 20th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
9
kmh
9
kmh
8
kmh
6
kmh
7
kmh
15
kmh
15
kmh
15
kmh
0.4m
0.4m
0.3m
0.3m
0.7m
0.8m
0.8m
0.6m
10.6s 10.9s 11.0s 10.9s 11.6s 11.5s 10.3s 11.1s
Sun 21st December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13
kmh
8
kmh
9
kmh
9
kmh
10
kmh
8
kmh
5
kmh
3
kmh
0.3m
0.3m
0.3m
0.8m
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
11.1s 10.8s 10.8s 10.8s 10.7s 11.3s 11.6s 11.1s
Mon 22nd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
2
kmh
2
kmh
5
kmh
4
kmh
6
kmh
7
kmh
4
kmh
3
kmh
0.7m
0.6m
0.6m
0.5m
0.5m
1.0m
0.9m
0.5m
10.9s 10.8s 10.6s 10.3s 10.1s 10.0s 10.0s 10.0s
Tue 23rd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
4
kmh
9
kmh
13
kmh
19
kmh
24
kmh
24
kmh
23
kmh
24
kmh
0.4m
0.9m
0.9m
1.1m
1.3m
1.6m
1.7m
1.7m
10.0s 8.2s 8.6s 9.1s 8.9s 7.9s 7.4s 10.6s
Wed 17th December
1:18 AM 7:48 AM 3:21 PM 9:57 PM
0.76 1.79 -0.11 1.08
Thu 18th December
1:59 AM 8:21 AM 3:56 PM 10:39 PM
0.81 1.82 -0.17 1.09
Fri 19th December
2:37 AM 8:54 AM 4:31 PM 11:22 PM
0.84 1.83 -0.19 1.10
Sat 20th December
3:12 AM 9:26 AM 5:06 PM
0.87 1.82 -0.20
Sun 21st December
12:06 AM 3:45 AM 9:58 AM 5:41 PM
1.11 0.89 1.79 -0.18
Mon 22nd December
12:49 AM 4:20 AM 10:31 AM 6:16 PM
1.13 0.91 1.74 -0.14
Tue 23rd December
1:28 AM 5:02 AM 11:08 AM 6:51 PM
1.15 0.93 1.65 -0.08
Wed 17th December
22°
0.0mm
10kmh N
4%
Thu 18th December
20°
0.0mm
7kmh NNE
27%
Fri 19th December
19°
0.0mm
6kmh N
5%
Sat 20th December
20°
0.0mm
4kmh E
16%
Sun 21st December
20°
0.0mm
3kmh S
31%
Mon 22nd December
20°
0.0mm
5kmh S
25%
Tue 23rd December
14°
1.3mm
16kmh S
74%
Wed 24th December
10°
10.1mm
5kmh SE
100%
Thu 25th December
13°
8.2mm
11kmh ENE
95%
Fri 26th December
13°
1.2mm
8kmh S
76%
Sat 27th December
14°
0.0mm
5kmh NNE
28%
Sun 28th December
10°
2.2mm
3kmh W
90%
Mon 29th December
12°
0.0mm
6kmh SSW
88%
Tue 30th December
12°
0.0mm
9kmh S
38%

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 14° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea. There will be 5 days of light rain with an average of 4.6mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 50%.

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

Holiday at Sand Dollar Beach, Monterey County, California

Taking a holiday at Sand Dollar Beach in Monterey County, California, is an excellent choice for beach aficionados looking for a relaxing and scenic getaway. Located along the beautiful Big Sur coastline, Sand Dollar Beach offers visitors a unique and memorable beach experience.

Beach Type

Sand Dollar Beach is known for its coarse yellow sand mixed with small pebbles. The beach stretches along the coast with stunning cliffs and rock formations surrounding it. While not powdery white sand like some tropical destinations, the coarse sand provides a unique texture that feels great underfoot and adds to the area's natural charm.

Snorkeling and Diving

While Sand Dollar Beach may not be known as a top snorkeling or diving destination due to its colder waters and lack of coral reefs, visitors can still find interesting marine life near the rocky shoreline. The rocks provide shelter for various fish species, making it more suitable for snorkeling than sandy beaches. It's essential to wear a wetsuit while snorkeling or diving in this area due to the cooler water temperature.

Recommended Beach Activities

Some popular beach activities at Sand Dollar Beach include:

  1. Surfing: Sand Dollar Beach is known for its consistent surf break that attracts both beginners and experienced surfers. The waves here are usually gentle but can get larger during specific conditions.
  2. Beachcombing: With its unique mixture of sand and pebbles, Sand Dollar Beach is perfect for beachcombing enthusiasts looking for interesting shells, rocks, and other treasures washed ashore.
  3. Photography: The stunning cliffs and rock formations surrounding the beach provide excellent opportunities for photography lovers to capture breathtaking landscapes.
  4. Hiking: Nearby trails such as Jade Cove Trail offer scenic hikes with beautiful views of the coastline.
  5. Picnicking: There are picnic tables available at the nearby parking area, making it an ideal spot to enjoy a meal with a view of the ocean.

Accommodation Options

While there are no beach resorts or hotels directly on Sand Dollar Beach, visitors can find accommodation options nearby. The town of Gorda, just a short drive north of Sand Dollar Beach, has several motels and inns. For a more luxurious stay, visitors can head south to Cambria or north to Carmel-by-the-Sea, where upscale hotels and vacation rentals are available.

Beach Amenities

Sand Dollar Beach offers the following amenities for visitors:

  • Restrooms
  • Picnic tables
  • Parking area
  • Trail access to the beach
  • Nearby hiking trails

Sand Dollar Beach in Monterey County is an excellent destination for those looking for a unique and memorable beach getaway. The picturesque coastline, beautiful rock formations, and various activities make it an ideal spot to unwind and enjoy nature's beauty.

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