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BEACH WEATHER MONTHLY AVERAGES

Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun Best	Jul Best	Aug Best	Sep Best	Oct	Nov	Dec
16°	16°	17°	17°	18°	19°	20°	20°	21°	20°	18°	16°
Sea 14°	Sea 14°	Sea 14°	Sea 14°	Sea 15°	Sea 16°	Sea 16°	Sea 18°	Sea 18°	Sea 16°	Sea 15°	Sea 15°

Beach Weather Today in Sand Dollar Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 15° 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 lots of sunshine and clear skies with an average cloud cover of 30%.

The winds will be cross-on shore and strong at 34kmh from the North West. The strong winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler. The strong onshore winds may make conditions rougher for swimming.

Sand Dollar Beach faces West and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 07:15 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 15° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. 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 this weekend. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 5%.

SAND DOLLAR BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

07:11 AM 07:15 PM

11:46 PM

09:06 AM

Tue 18th March

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM

7°	6°	6°	8°	13°	16°	14°	8°
70%	50%	59%	47%	0%	14%	5%	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°

07:09 AM 07:16 PM

No moonrise

09:38 AM

Wed 19th March

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM

6°	4°	3°	8°	16°	18°	14°	9°
0%	0%	100%	23%	0%	77%	32%	80%
0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm
12°	12°	12°	12°	12°	12°	12°	12°

07:08 AM 07:17 PM

12:47 AM

10:16 AM

Thu 20th March

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM

7°	7°	6°	8°	13°	16°	13°	8°
66%	58%	84%	52%	11%	48%	53%	11%
0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm
12°	12°	12°	12°	12°	12°	12°	12°

07:06 AM 07:18 PM

01:47 AM

11:03 AM

Fri 21st March

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM

6°	5°	4°	8°	15°	18°	15°	10°
15%	31%	55%	70%	37%	1%	6%	6%
0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm
10°	10°	10°	10°	10°	10°	10°	10°

07:05 AM 07:19 PM

02:42 AM

11:57 AM

Sat 22nd March

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM

8°	7°	6°	11°	17°	18°	15°	11°
8%	9%	7%	6%	6%	10%	4%	10%
0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm
10°	10°	10°	10°	10°	10°	10°	10°

07:04 AM 07:20 PM

03:34 AM

12:59 PM

Sun 23rd March

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM

9°	8°	8°	12°	18°	20°	18°	13°
6%	5%	8%	8%	3%	1%	0%	1%
0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm
10°	10°	12°	12°	12°	12°	12°	12°

07:02 AM 07:20 PM

04:18 AM

02:06 PM

Mon 24th March

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM

12°	11°	11°	16°	22°	25°	22°	18°
1%	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°

07:11 AM 07:15 PM

11:46 PM

09:06 AM

Tue 18th March

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
34 kmh	21 kmh	14 kmh	7 kmh	18 kmh	30 kmh	29 kmh	12 kmh

2.0m	1.1m	0.6m	0.2m	0.6m	1.4m	1.5m	0.7m

12.6s	12.6s	12.5s	12.4s	12.5s	17.5s	14.5s	13.6s

07:09 AM 07:16 PM

No moonrise

09:38 AM

Wed 19th March

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
8 kmh	8 kmh	8 kmh	4 kmh	16 kmh	25 kmh	20 kmh	15 kmh

0.3m	0.2m	0.2m	0.3m	0.5m	1.1m	1.0m	0.6m

12.7s	12.6s	12.4s	12.2s	12.0s	11.8s	11.7s	11.5s

07:08 AM 07:17 PM

12:47 AM

10:16 AM

Thu 20th March

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
12 kmh	11 kmh	10 kmh	6 kmh	15 kmh	24 kmh	25 kmh	14 kmh

0.5m	0.5m	0.4m	0.4m	0.9m	1.5m	1.4m	0.8m

11.1s	11.0s	10.9s	10.9s	11.3s	15.3s	14.3s	11.9s

07:06 AM 07:18 PM

01:47 AM

11:03 AM

Fri 21st March

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
8 kmh	9 kmh	9 kmh	5 kmh	15 kmh	25 kmh	23 kmh	10 kmh

0.4m	0.5m	0.5m	0.5m	0.9m	1.4m	1.5m	0.7m

11.8s	11.7s	11.7s	11.6s	13.2s	13.1s	13.4s	9.9s

07:05 AM 07:19 PM

02:42 AM

11:57 AM

Sat 22nd March

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
7 kmh	9 kmh	9 kmh	5 kmh	24 kmh	30 kmh	26 kmh	14 kmh

0.4m	0.5m	0.5m	0.6m	1.0m	1.6m	0.9m	0.9m

7.2s	13.2s	13.0s	12.7s	12.4s	15.5s	12.4s	9.1s

07:04 AM 07:20 PM

03:34 AM

12:59 PM

Sun 23rd March

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
8 kmh	7 kmh	6 kmh	5 kmh	12 kmh	19 kmh	14 kmh	10 kmh

0.4m	0.7m	0.9m	0.9m	1.0m	1.1m	0.9m	0.7m

10.8s	11.6s	11.9s	11.9s	12.0s	14.7s	16.0s	15.8s

07:02 AM 07:20 PM

04:18 AM

02:06 PM

Mon 24th March

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
9 kmh	9 kmh	8 kmh	4 kmh	6 kmh	10 kmh	7 kmh	6 kmh

0.7m	0.8m	0.8m	0.8m	0.7m	0.7m	0.7m	0.6m

15.5s	14.8s	14.4s	14.3s	14.3s	14.2s	14.2s	13.8s

07:11 AM 07:15 PM

11:46 PM

09:06 AM

Tue 18th March

12:51 AM	7:49 AM	2:08 PM	6:49 PM

1.44	0.24	1.02	0.64

07:09 AM 07:16 PM

No moonrise

09:38 AM

Wed 19th March

1:19 AM	8:40 AM	3:13 PM	7:03 PM

1.42	0.24	0.92	0.74

07:08 AM 07:17 PM

12:47 AM

10:16 AM

Thu 20th March

1:54 AM	9:44 AM	5:03 PM	7:17 PM

1.41	0.24	0.87	0.82

07:06 AM 07:18 PM

01:47 AM

11:03 AM

Fri 21st March

2:39 AM	11:05 AM

1.39	0.21

07:05 AM 07:19 PM

02:42 AM

11:57 AM

Sat 22nd March

3:40 AM	12:17 PM	8:08 PM	10:28 PM

1.37	0.14	0.99	0.94

07:04 AM 07:20 PM

03:34 AM

12:59 PM

Sun 23rd March

5:05 AM	1:11 PM	8:29 PM

1.39	0.05	1.06

07:02 AM 07:20 PM

04:18 AM

02:06 PM

Mon 24th March

12:29 AM	6:23 AM	1:57 PM	8:52 PM

0.88	1.45	-0.04	1.14

Tue 18th March

17°
0.0mm
9kmh N
30%

Wed 19th March

19°
0.0mm
5kmh SSE
39%

Thu 20th March

17°
0.0mm
12kmh N
47%

Fri 21st March

19°
0.0mm
8kmh NNE
27%

Sat 22nd March

18°
0.0mm
14kmh N
7%

Sun 23rd March

21°
0.0mm
9kmh NNE
4%

Mon 24th March

26°
0.0mm
5kmh ENE
0%

Tue 25th March

28°
0.0mm
3kmh ESE
1%

Wed 26th March

27°
0.0mm
6kmh ESE
5%

Thu 27th March

23°
0.0mm
12kmh N
24%

Fri 28th March

17°
0.0mm
8kmh ESE
41%

Sat 29th March

15°
0.0mm
10kmh NNW
11%

Sun 30th March

16°
0.4mm
12kmh S
40%

Mon 31st March

17°
5.7mm
4kmh NW
81%

Next 14 day Beach Weather in Sand Dollar Beach

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 20° 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 2 days of light rain with an average of 3.1mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 26%.

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

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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:

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.
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.
Photography: The stunning cliffs and rock formations surrounding the beach provide excellent opportunities for photography lovers to capture breathtaking landscapes.
Hiking: Nearby trails such as Jade Cove Trail offer scenic hikes with beautiful views of the coastline.
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.