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BEACH WEATHER MONTHLY AVERAGES

Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun Best	Jul Best	Aug Best	Sep Best	Oct	Nov	Dec
18°	17°	18°	19°	20°	21° Tan	24° Tan	24° Tan	24° Tan	23° Tan	21°	18°
Sea 15°	Sea 15°	Sea 15°	Sea 16°	Sea 16°	Sea 18°	Sea 19° Swim	Sea 20° Swim	Sea 19° Swim	Sea 17°	Sea 16°	Sea 15°

Beach Weather Today in Moonlight State Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 20° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible. Today the water temperature will be 15° 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 0%.

The winds will be on shore and light at 14kmh from the West-Northwest. The light winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler.

Moonlight State Beach faces West and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 05:20 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 Moonlight State Beach

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 20° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible. The average water temperature will be 15° 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%.

MOONLIGHT STATE BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

06:46 AM 05:20 PM

02:59 PM

05:09 AM

Fri 30th January

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

18°	17°	16°	17°	19°	19°	20°	18°
0%	0%	0%	0%	1%	4%	2%	0%
0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm
15°	15°	15°	15°	15°	15°	15°	15°

06:45 AM 05:21 PM

04:12 PM

06:02 AM

Sat 31st January

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

16°	14°	12°	14°	24°	25°	22°	18°
2%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	3%
0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm
15°	15°	15°	15°	15°	15°	15°	15°

06:44 AM 05:22 PM

05:24 PM

06:45 AM

Sun 1st February

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

14°	12°	11°	13°	16°	16°	15°	14°
5%	5%	51%	93%	68%	48%	49%	49%
0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm
15°	15°	15°	15°	15°	15°	15°	15°

06:44 AM 05:23 PM

06:31 PM

07:22 AM

Mon 2nd February

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

13°	12°	12°	13°	15°	15°	16°	16°
49%	49%	72%	58%	61%	89%	51%	35%
0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm
15°	15°	15°	15°	15°	15°	15°	15°

06:43 AM 05:24 PM

07:36 PM

07:53 AM

Tue 3rd February

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

15°	15°	15°	19°	21°	20°	18°	17°
32%	77%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%
0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm
15°	15°	15°	15°	15°	15°	15°	15°

06:42 AM 05:25 PM

08:37 PM

08:20 AM

Wed 4th February

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

17°	17°	17°	21°	24°	23°	21°	20°
0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%
0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm
15°	15°	17°	17°	17°	17°	17°	17°

06:41 AM 05:26 PM

09:37 PM

08:47 AM

Thu 5th February

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

19°	19°	19°	21°	24°	22°	19°	17°
0%	66%	74%	38%	47%	86%	64%	18%
0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm
17°	17°	17°	17°	17°	17°	17°	17°

06:46 AM 05:20 PM

02:59 PM

05:09 AM

Fri 30th January

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
6 kmh	10 kmh	8 kmh	9 kmh	7 kmh	14 kmh	5 kmh	4 kmh

0.6m	0.6m	0.6m	0.6m	0.6m	0.6m	0.6m	0.6m

12.4s	12.7s	15.1s	14.5s	14.4s	14.2s	13.7s	13.5s

06:45 AM 05:21 PM

04:12 PM

06:02 AM

Sat 31st January

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
7 kmh	4 kmh	5 kmh	8 kmh	6 kmh	13 kmh	11 kmh	8 kmh

0.6m	0.5m	0.5m	0.5m	0.5m	0.6m	0.5m	0.5m

13.3s	12.9s	12.6s	12.5s	12.3s	12.1s	12.2s	12.4s

06:44 AM 05:22 PM

05:24 PM

06:45 AM

Sun 1st February

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
6 kmh	2 kmh	4 kmh	6 kmh	12 kmh	6 kmh	9 kmh	7 kmh

0.5m	0.5m	0.5m	0.5m	0.5m	0.5m	0.5m	0.6m

12.0s	11.8s	11.6s	11.2s	11.1s	11.0s	15.6s	15.8s

06:44 AM 05:23 PM

06:31 PM

07:22 AM

Mon 2nd February

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

0.6m	1.1m	0.8m	0.9m	0.9m	0.9m	0.9m	0.9m

14.3s	16.7s	16.3s	15.9s	15.6s	15.4s	15.2s	14.9s

06:43 AM 05:24 PM

07:36 PM

07:53 AM

Tue 3rd February

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
4 kmh	6 kmh	6 kmh	5 kmh	12 kmh	16 kmh	11 kmh	11 kmh

0.8m	0.8m	0.8m	0.8m	0.7m	0.8m	0.7m	0.7m

14.7s	14.5s	14.3s	14.1s	13.8s	13.6s	13.4s	13.2s

06:42 AM 05:25 PM

08:37 PM

08:20 AM

Wed 4th February

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

0.6m	0.6m	0.5m	0.6m	0.6m	0.6m	0.5m	0.4m

13.0s	12.8s	12.5s	12.2s	12.1s	11.9s	11.6s	11.6s

06:41 AM 05:26 PM

09:37 PM

08:47 AM

Thu 5th February

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
9 kmh	10 kmh	8 kmh	8 kmh	12 kmh	10 kmh	13 kmh	14 kmh

0.5m	0.5m	0.5m	0.5m	0.6m	0.7m	0.7m	0.8m

11.6s	11.7s	14.3s	14.6s	13.7s	13.4s	13.6s	13.5s

06:46 AM 05:20 PM

02:59 PM

05:09 AM

Fri 30th January

12:16 AM	6:34 AM	2:00 PM	8:37 PM

0.71	1.99	-0.46	1.20

06:45 AM 05:21 PM

04:12 PM

06:02 AM

Sat 31st January

1:11 AM	7:24 AM	2:39 PM	9:09 PM

0.61	2.05	-0.50	1.28

06:44 AM 05:22 PM

05:24 PM

06:45 AM

Sun 1st February

1:59 AM	8:09 AM	3:15 PM	9:41 PM

0.50	2.06	-0.47	1.34

06:44 AM 05:23 PM

06:31 PM

07:22 AM

Mon 2nd February

2:45 AM	8:52 AM	3:49 PM	10:12 PM

0.42	2.00	-0.39	1.39

06:43 AM 05:24 PM

07:36 PM

07:53 AM

Tue 3rd February

3:29 AM	9:33 AM	4:21 PM	10:44 PM

0.38	1.86	-0.26	1.42

06:42 AM 05:25 PM

08:37 PM

08:20 AM

Wed 4th February

4:14 AM	10:12 AM	4:50 PM	11:16 PM

0.38	1.67	-0.09	1.43

06:41 AM 05:26 PM

09:37 PM

08:47 AM

Thu 5th February

5:02 AM	10:51 AM	5:16 PM	11:48 PM

0.40	1.44	0.10	1.43

Fri 30th January

20°
0.0mm
6kmh WNW
0%

Sat 31st January

27°
0.0mm
6kmh WNW
0%

Sun 1st February

17°
0.0mm
12kmh W
46%

Mon 2nd February

17°
0.0mm
12kmh SW
58%

Tue 3rd February

21°
0.0mm
11kmh WNW
13%

Wed 4th February

25°
0.0mm
9kmh SSW
0%

Thu 5th February

24°
0.0mm
9kmh S
49%

Fri 6th February

20°
0.0mm
9kmh WSW
3%

Sat 7th February

20°
0.0mm
12kmh NW
36%

Sun 8th February

20°
0.0mm
8kmh SSW
66%

Mon 9th February

21°
0.0mm
10kmh SSW
29%

Tue 10th February

18°
0.1mm
15kmh WSW
38%

Wed 11th February

16°
0.5mm
28kmh W
37%

Thu 12th February

18°
0.0mm
17kmh NW
0%

Next 14 day Beach Weather in Moonlight State 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 16° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea. There will be 2 days of very light rain with an average of 0.3mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 27%.

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

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Moonlight State Beach, Encinitas, San Diego County, California

Moonlight State Beach is a beautiful and popular beach destination located in Encinitas, San Diego County, California. The beach features soft golden sand and is known for its family-friendly atmosphere, making it an ideal choice for a relaxing beach holiday.

Beach Type

The beach at Moonlight State Beach has soft golden sand that is not too coarse but rather smooth and comfortable to walk on. The shoreline also has some rocky areas and tide pools where visitors can explore marine life during low tides.

Beach Activities

Surfing: Moonlight State Beach is well-known for its consistent surf breaks that cater to both beginners and experienced surfers. Surf lessons and board rentals are available at local surf shops.
Swimming: The beach has lifeguards on duty during the day, making it a safe place for swimming.
Volleyball: There are several volleyball courts available on the beach for visitors to enjoy a game with friends or family.
Tide Pool Exploration: During low tides, explore the tide pools along the rocky areas of the shoreline to discover various marine life such as sea anemones, crabs, and small fish.
Sunbathing & Relaxing: With ample space and soft golden sand, Moonlight State Beach is an excellent spot for sunbathing or simply relaxing by the ocean.

Accommodation Options

There are no beach resorts directly on Moonlight State Beach; however, there are several hotels and vacation rentals nearby in Encinitas and neighboring towns such as Cardiff-by-the-Sea or Carlsbad. For a more luxurious experience with amenities like spas and fine dining options, consider staying at resorts in nearby La Jolla or Del Mar.

Beach Amenities

Moonlight State Beach offers a range of amenities for visitors, including:

Lifeguards on duty during daytime hours
Restrooms and showers
Picnic areas with tables and barbecues
A children's playground
Volleyball courts
Onsite snack bar (open seasonally)
Ample parking facilities

A holiday at Moonlight State Beach in Encinitas, San Diego County, California, offers a fun and relaxing experience with its golden sandy beach, exciting beach activities such as surfing and tide pool exploration, and convenient amenities. The beach's family-friendly atmosphere makes it an ideal destination for vacationers looking to unwind by the ocean.