Beach Weather in Moonlight State Beach, Encinitas, United States

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BEACH WEATHER MONTHLY AVERAGES

Best
Best
Best
Best
Tan
Tan
Tan
Tan
Tan
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°
 
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15°
 

Beach Weather Today in Moonlight State Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 21° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible. Today the water temperature will be 18° 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 sunny spells but some cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 65%.

The winds will be cross-on shore and moderate at 16kmh from the South-Southwest. The moderate winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler. The moderate onshore winds may make conditions a little more choppy for swimming.

Moonlight State Beach faces West and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 07:58 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 21° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 19° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water.

There will be no rainy days at all this weekend. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 2%.

MOONLIGHT STATE BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Wed 10th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17° 17° 17° 17° 19° 19° 21° 18°
83% 58% 100% 85% 32% 69% 0% 93%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Thu 11th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17° 17° 18° 21° 22° 22° 21° 19°
37% 34% 4% 0% 88% 0% 0% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Fri 12th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19° 18° 18° 21° 22° 22° 21° 20°
4% 15% 18% 0% 71% 0% 0% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Sat 13th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19° 19° 19° 22° 23° 23° 22° 21°
0% 4% 6% 3% 4% 5% 4% 4%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Sun 14th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20° 19° 20° 22° 23° 23° 22° 20°
3% 2% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
18°
18°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
Mon 15th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19° 19° 19° 21° 23° 22° 21° 19°
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
Wed 10th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
6
kmh
4
kmh
5
kmh
10
kmh
16
kmh
15
kmh
11
kmh
13
kmh
0.2m
0.1m
0.1m
1.4m
1.5m
1.5m
0.3m
1.4m
17.7s 17.6s 17.4s 16.9s 16.6s 16.5s 16.4s 16.3s
Thu 11th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12
kmh
10
kmh
11
kmh
10
kmh
13
kmh
12
kmh
7
kmh
3
kmh
1.4m
1.4m
1.4m
1.4m
1.3m
1.3m
1.3m
1.2m
15.9s 15.6s 15.4s 15.3s 15.3s 15.2s 15.1s 14.7s
Fri 12th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
4
kmh
4
kmh
5
kmh
9
kmh
14
kmh
14
kmh
9
kmh
9
kmh
1.2m
1.1m
1.1m
1.1m
1.1m
1.1m
1.0m
0.7m
14.4s 14.4s 14.4s 14.3s 14.3s 14.1s 13.7s 13.6s
Sat 13th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
8
kmh
8
kmh
9
kmh
12
kmh
17
kmh
15
kmh
12
kmh
8
kmh
0.7m
0.8m
0.7m
0.7m
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
13.5s 13.5s 13.5s 13.4s 13.3s 13.1s 13.0s 12.9s
Sun 14th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
5
kmh
6
kmh
6
kmh
11
kmh
14
kmh
14
kmh
12
kmh
8
kmh
0.8m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.6m
0.6m
0.7m
12.8s 12.7s 12.6s 14.5s 15.4s 15.2s 14.9s 14.7s
Mon 15th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
6
kmh
5
kmh
4
kmh
9
kmh
14
kmh
14
kmh
11
kmh
8
kmh
0.8m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.8m
0.8m
0.7m
0.7m
14.6s 14.5s 14.4s 14.3s 14.2s 14.1s 13.9s 13.7s
Wed 10th June
12:48 AM 7:17 AM 1:27 PM 7:14 PM
1.29 0.34 1.20 0.47
Thu 11th June
1:28 AM 8:14 AM 2:29 PM 7:55 PM
1.47 0.14 1.21 0.48
Fri 12th June
2:11 AM 9:07 AM 3:25 PM 8:38 PM
1.66 -0.06 1.23 0.48
Sat 13th June
2:55 AM 9:57 AM 4:17 PM 9:22 PM
1.83 -0.22 1.24 0.46
Sun 14th June
3:41 AM 10:46 AM 5:06 PM 10:08 PM
1.96 -0.33 1.25 0.45
Mon 15th June
4:27 AM 11:34 AM 5:54 PM 10:55 PM
2.03 -0.38 1.24 0.43
Tue 9th June
19°
0.0mm
15kmh WSW
65%
Wed 10th June
23°
0.0mm
16kmh SW
20%
Thu 11th June
23°
0.0mm
14kmh WSW
13%
Fri 12th June
23°
0.0mm
14kmh W
3%
Sat 13th June
23°
0.0mm
16kmh W
0%
Sun 14th June
23°
0.0mm
14kmh WSW
0%
Mon 15th June
23°
0.0mm
14kmh WSW
0%
Tue 16th June
23°
0.0mm
14kmh W
3%
Wed 17th June
23°
0.0mm
14kmh W
6%
Thu 18th June
23°
0.0mm
15kmh W
3%
Fri 19th June
21°
0.0mm
13kmh WSW
8%
Sat 20th June
21°
0.0mm
17kmh SW
0%
Sun 21st June
22°
0.0mm
14kmh WSW
1%
Mon 22nd June
23°
0.0mm
13kmh WSW
0%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 22° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. 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. Average cloud cover will be 9%.

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

**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

  1. 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.
  2. Swimming: The beach has lifeguards on duty during the day, making it a safe place for swimming.
  3. Volleyball: There are several volleyball courts available on the beach for visitors to enjoy a game with friends or family.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.

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