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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 warm and pleasant for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 11° 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 plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 5%.

The winds will be on shore and very light at 9kmh from the North.

Sand Dollar Beach faces West and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 07:42 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

Today - Sunday the maximum daily temperatures will be 15° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 11° which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit.

Today, Sunday will be dry with no rain showers. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 5%.

SAND DOLLAR BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

06:26 AM 07:42 PM

07:39 AM

10:59 PM

Sun 19th April

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

15°	13°	12°	16°	22°	22°	17°	11°
0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	10%	4%	32%
0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm
11°	11°	11°	11°	11°	11°	11°	11°

06:25 AM 07:43 PM

08:32 AM

No moonset

Mon 20th April

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

8°	7°	7°	14°	19°	19°	16°	10°
8%	3%	2%	12%	24%	23%	29%	29%
0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm
11°	11°	11°	11°	11°	11°	11°	11°

06:24 AM 07:43 PM

09:35 AM

12:09 AM

Tue 21st April

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

9°	11°	11°	11°	12°	14°	12°	8°
51%	70%	100%	100%	99%	67%	86%	35%
0.0mm	0.4mm	4.0mm	3.3mm	0.1mm	0.1mm	0.0mm	0.0mm
11°	11°	11°	11°	11°	11°	11°	11°

06:23 AM 07:44 PM

10:44 AM

01:11 AM

Wed 22nd April

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

7°	7°	8°	10°	14°	15°	14°	9°
51%	82%	100%	85%	84%	94%	32%	0%
0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm
11°	11°	11°	11°	11°	11°	11°	11°

06:22 AM 07:45 PM

11:56 AM

02:01 AM

Thu 23rd April

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

7°	6°	8°	12°	17°	17°	14°	9°
0%	0%	5%	0%	0%	2%	4%	2%
0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm
13°	13°	13°	13°	13°	13°	13°	13°

06:20 AM 07:46 PM

01:06 PM

02:41 AM

Fri 24th April

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

8°	7°	8°	13°	19°	20°	16°	11°
6%	21%	64%	65%	15%	8%	9%	11%
0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm
13°	13°	13°	13°	13°	13°	13°	13°

06:19 AM 07:47 PM

02:13 PM

03:15 AM

Sat 25th April

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

9°	8°	9°	13°	16°	16°	13°	9°
16%	25%	54%	81%	74%	74%	60%	24%
0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.1mm	0.1mm	0.2mm	0.2mm	0.0mm
13°	13°	13°	13°	13°	13°	13°	13°

06:26 AM 07:42 PM

07:39 AM

10:59 PM

Sun 19th April

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
4 kmh	6 kmh	5 kmh	5 kmh	9 kmh	9 kmh	6 kmh	5 kmh

0.7m	0.7m	0.6m	0.6m	0.6m	0.6m	0.6m	0.6m

11.7s	11.6s	11.3s	13.6s	13.6s	13.5s	13.5s	13.5s

06:25 AM 07:43 PM

08:32 AM

No moonset

Mon 20th April

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
5 kmh	10 kmh	11 kmh	15 kmh	17 kmh	14 kmh	14 kmh	14 kmh

0.6m	0.7m	0.7m	0.9m	1.1m	0.6m	0.9m	1.0m

13.4s	13.2s	11.1s	8.8s	8.2s	7.9s	7.7s	7.6s

06:24 AM 07:43 PM

09:35 AM

12:09 AM

Tue 21st April

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
21 kmh	28 kmh	17 kmh	13 kmh	20 kmh	18 kmh	11 kmh	5 kmh

0.7m	0.4m	0.5m	0.8m	1.0m	0.8m	0.8m	0.9m

12.8s	12.4s	12.2s	12.0s	12.0s	11.7s	11.5s	9.4s

06:23 AM 07:44 PM

10:44 AM

01:11 AM

Wed 22nd April

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
8 kmh	10 kmh	4 kmh	9 kmh	10 kmh	15 kmh	14 kmh	16 kmh

1.0m	0.7m	0.6m	0.6m	0.9m	1.2m	1.3m	1.4m

8.1s	8.7s	8.8s	8.8s	8.2s	10.2s	14.7s	11.4s

06:22 AM 07:45 PM

11:56 AM

02:01 AM

Thu 23rd April

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
10 kmh	6 kmh	6 kmh	16 kmh	28 kmh	32 kmh	28 kmh	19 kmh

1.1m	0.9m	0.8m	1.0m	1.2m	1.4m	1.5m	1.3m

10.8s	7.3s	8.2s	10.2s	12.7s	13.5s	14.1s	13.7s

06:20 AM 07:46 PM

01:06 PM

02:41 AM

Fri 24th April

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
12 kmh	8 kmh	5 kmh	9 kmh	15 kmh	17 kmh	13 kmh	5 kmh

1.0m	0.8m	0.7m	0.9m	1.1m	1.2m	1.1m	1.0m

11.0s	9.8s	9.7s	11.6s	12.4s	12.2s	12.0s	9.8s

06:19 AM 07:47 PM

02:13 PM

03:15 AM

Sat 25th April

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
2 kmh	2 kmh	2 kmh	5 kmh	8 kmh	11 kmh	11 kmh	8 kmh

1.1m	1.0m	0.9m	1.0m	0.9m	0.9m	0.9m	0.9m

8.7s	8.6s	6.6s	7.4s	10.1s	11.0s	10.9s	10.1s

06:26 AM 07:42 PM

07:39 AM

10:59 PM

Sun 19th April

6:36 AM	1:20 PM	5:45 PM	11:59 PM

-0.36	1.14	0.65	1.82

06:25 AM 07:43 PM

08:32 AM

No moonset

Mon 20th April

7:33 AM	2:29 PM	6:24 PM

-0.35	1.07	0.75

06:24 AM 07:43 PM

09:35 AM

12:09 AM

Tue 21st April

12:47 AM	8:34 AM	3:44 PM	7:19 PM

1.76	-0.31	1.04	0.84

06:23 AM 07:44 PM

10:44 AM

01:11 AM

Wed 22nd April

1:45 AM	9:40 AM	5:08 PM	8:44 PM

1.66	-0.24	1.06	0.90

06:22 AM 07:45 PM

11:56 AM

02:01 AM

Thu 23rd April

2:52 AM	10:52 AM	6:17 PM	10:39 PM

1.54	-0.17	1.13	0.87

06:20 AM 07:46 PM

01:06 PM

02:41 AM

Fri 24th April

4:14 AM	11:57 AM	7:04 PM

1.42	-0.11	1.23

06:19 AM 07:47 PM

02:13 PM

03:15 AM

Sat 25th April

12:18 AM	5:46 AM	12:50 PM	7:42 PM

0.74	1.33	-0.04	1.34

Sun 19th April

24°
0.0mm
8kmh SSW
5%

Mon 20th April

20°
0.0mm
18kmh S
16%

Tue 21st April

15°
7.9mm
14kmh SSW
76%

Wed 22nd April

16°
0.0mm
4kmh ENE
66%

Thu 23rd April

18°
0.0mm
9kmh NNW
1%

Fri 24th April

21°
0.0mm
3kmh SE
24%

Sat 25th April

17°
0.6mm
6kmh SW
51%

Sun 26th April

18°
0.0mm
4kmh W
31%

Mon 27th April

18°
0.0mm
5kmh SW
42%

Tue 28th April

19°
0.0mm
2kmh NW
31%

Wed 29th April

18°
0.0mm
9kmh NNW
37%

Thu 30th April

24°
0.0mm
5kmh SE
21%

Fri 1st May

26°
0.0mm
4kmh SSE
9%

Sat 2nd May

27°
0.0mm
3kmh SE
3%

Next 14 day Beach Weather in Sand Dollar Beach

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 20° which is warm and pleasant 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 2 days of light rain with an average of 4.3mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 30%.

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.