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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 19° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 16° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water.

Today will be dry with no rain showers. Expect overcast skies and very little possibility of sunshine with an average cloud cover of 98%.

The winds will be on shore and light at 12kmh from the West-Northwest. The light winds will make the temperatures feel colder.

Moonlight State Beach faces West and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 04:43 PM. Unfortunately very heavy cloud cover of 100% may make the sunset not viewable.

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 19° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible. The average water temperature will be 16° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water.

There will be no rainy days at all this weekend. Expect overcast skies and very little possibility of sunshine with an average cloud cover of 84%.

MOONLIGHT STATE BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

06:44 AM 04:43 PM

01:03 AM

12:45 PM

Sat 13th December

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

14°	14°	12°	13°	14°	15°	15°	14°
100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	98%	100%	91%
0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm
16°	16°	16°	16°	16°	16°	16°	16°

06:44 AM 04:44 PM

01:59 AM

01:11 PM

Sun 14th December

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

14°	13°	13°	14°	16°	16°	15°	14°
81%	82%	85%	69%	51%	50%	64%	77%
0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm
16°	16°	16°	16°	16°	16°	16°	16°

06:45 AM 04:44 PM

02:56 AM

01:40 PM

Mon 15th December

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

13°	13°	13°	15°	18°	18°	18°	18°
61%	45%	27%	10%	7%	19%	0%	0%
0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm
16°	16°	16°	16°	16°	16°	16°	16°

06:46 AM 04:44 PM

03:54 AM

02:11 PM

Tue 16th December

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

17°	17°	17°	19°	22°	21°	19°	18°
11%	0%	22%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%
0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm
16°	16°	16°	16°	16°	16°	16°	16°

06:46 AM 04:45 PM

04:52 AM

02:48 PM

Wed 17th December

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

17°	17°	16°	18°	20°	20°	19°	18°
0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	3%
0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm
16°	16°	18°	18°	18°	18°	18°	18°

06:47 AM 04:45 PM

05:50 AM

03:32 PM

Thu 18th December

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

17°	17°	16°	18°	19°	19°	18°	17°
16%	24%	8%	9%	41%	100%	100%	72%
0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm
18°	18°	18°	18°	18°	18°	18°	18°

06:47 AM 04:46 PM

06:46 AM

04:21 PM

Fri 19th December

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

16°	16°	15°	16°	18°	19°	17°	16°
12%	4%	36%	55%	0%	0%	0%	1%
0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm
18°	18°	18°	18°	18°	18°	18°	18°

06:44 AM 04:43 PM

01:03 AM

12:45 PM

Sat 13th December

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
3 kmh	3 kmh	4 kmh	4 kmh	11 kmh	12 kmh	8 kmh	9 kmh

0.3m	0.3m	0.3m	0.3m	0.4m	0.4m	0.3m	0.3m

14.4s	14.3s	14.1s	13.7s	13.5s	13.4s	11.6s	11.3s

06:44 AM 04:44 PM

01:59 AM

01:11 PM

Sun 14th December

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
9 kmh	7 kmh	10 kmh	9 kmh	12 kmh	14 kmh	11 kmh	12 kmh

0.4m	0.3m	0.3m	0.3m	0.5m	0.4m	0.3m	0.4m

11.1s	11.1s	11.0s	11.0s	11.0s	10.9s	3.1s	3.4s

06:45 AM 04:44 PM

02:56 AM

01:40 PM

Mon 15th December

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
7 kmh	13 kmh	6 kmh	9 kmh	9 kmh	14 kmh	7 kmh	5 kmh

0.4m	0.4m	0.4m	0.3m	0.4m	0.4m	0.3m	0.4m

3.5s	13.8s	3.6s	3.7s	13.6s	13.5s	4.1s	4.2s

06:46 AM 04:44 PM

03:54 AM

02:11 PM

Tue 16th December

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
12 kmh	8 kmh	4 kmh	2 kmh	8 kmh	6 kmh	5 kmh	8 kmh

0.3m	0.3m	0.3m	0.3m	0.3m	0.3m	0.3m	0.3m

4.1s	4.1s	4.2s	4.6s	5.6s	8.9s	8.5s	8.2s

06:46 AM 04:45 PM

04:52 AM

02:48 PM

Wed 17th December

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
3 kmh	2 kmh	4 kmh	1 kmh	8 kmh	9 kmh	5 kmh	2 kmh

0.3m	0.3m	0.9m	0.6m	0.4m	0.5m	0.5m	0.5m

8.2s	8.0s	8.2s	8.5s	8.7s	8.8s	8.9s	8.8s

06:47 AM 04:45 PM

05:50 AM

03:32 PM

Thu 18th December

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

0.5m	0.5m	0.5m	0.5m	0.3m	0.4m	0.3m	0.2m

8.5s	8.4s	8.1s	8.0s	8.2s	8.6s	8.8s	8.8s

06:47 AM 04:46 PM

06:46 AM

04:21 PM

Fri 19th December

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
5 kmh	6 kmh	7 kmh	7 kmh	9 kmh	8 kmh	4 kmh	2 kmh

0.2m	0.2m	0.2m	0.2m	0.3m	0.4m	0.5m	0.5m

8.6s	8.3s	8.0s	7.8s	7.8s	7.6s	7.4s	7.2s

06:44 AM 04:43 PM

01:03 AM

12:45 PM

Sat 13th December

4:44 AM	11:36 AM	5:11 PM	10:29 PM

1.53	0.43	1.01	0.51

06:44 AM 04:44 PM

01:59 AM

01:11 PM

Sun 14th December

5:19 AM	12:26 PM	6:25 PM	11:09 PM

1.61	0.26	1.00	0.61

06:45 AM 04:44 PM

02:56 AM

01:40 PM

Mon 15th December

5:49 AM	1:06 PM	7:24 PM	11:45 PM

1.67	0.11	1.02	0.68

06:46 AM 04:44 PM

03:54 AM

02:11 PM

Tue 16th December

6:18 AM	1:41 PM	8:10 PM

1.73	-0.01	1.04

06:46 AM 04:45 PM

04:52 AM

02:48 PM

Wed 17th December

12:19 AM	6:47 AM	2:14 PM	8:48 PM

0.73	1.78	-0.10	1.06

06:47 AM 04:45 PM

05:50 AM

03:32 PM

Thu 18th December

12:52 AM	7:17 AM	2:45 PM	9:22 PM

0.75	1.83	-0.16	1.08

06:47 AM 04:46 PM

06:46 AM

04:21 PM

Fri 19th December

1:25 AM	7:49 AM	3:17 PM	9:54 PM

0.75	1.86	-0.19	1.08

Sat 13th December

15°
0.0mm
7kmh WNW
98%

Sun 14th December

16°
0.0mm
9kmh NW
69%

Mon 15th December

19°
0.0mm
2kmh NNW
21%

Tue 16th December

22°
0.0mm
5kmh SSW
4%

Wed 17th December

21°
0.0mm
5kmh WSW
0%

Thu 18th December

20°
0.0mm
6kmh SSW
46%

Fri 19th December

20°
0.0mm
7kmh SSW
13%

Sat 20th December

19°
0.0mm
5kmh SW
1%

Sun 21st December

20°
0.0mm
5kmh W
1%

Mon 22nd December

18°
0.1mm
9kmh SSW
36%

Tue 23rd December

16°
3.0mm
12kmh W
85%

Wed 24th December

16°
0.0mm
10kmh SSW
43%

Thu 25th December

15°
0.4mm
5kmh WNW
41%

Fri 26th December

20°
0.0mm
15kmh ENE
42%

Next 14 day Beach Weather in Moonlight State Beach

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 18° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible on some days. The average water temperature will be 17° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water. There will be 3 days of very light rain with an average of 1.2mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 36%.

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.